Two Roanoke County middle schools earn nationwide honor Gene Marrano April 14, 2016 1 min read One day after William Byrd HIGH SCHOOL biology teacher Barbara McGrath was honored as Roanoke County’s top public school educator the middle school that “feeds” it gets kudos as well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia Cooperative offers water testing clinicNext: Habeeb speaks at Roanoke College Related Stories 1 min read The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association calls on Jay Jones to end campaign Clark Palmer October 8, 2025 3 min read Campbell County rejects data center as Botetourt prepares for Google’s water demands Ian Price October 8, 2025 3 min read What happens if AG candidate Jones drops out? Political expert warns of ballot chaos Ian Price October 8, 2025