Middle school teacher uses his rap songs to help students Gene Marrano November 16, 2015 1 min read An English teacher at James Madison Middle School in Roanoke is going the extra distance to help his 7th grade students learn – using rap music. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Click below to view Cole Wilder’s rap song, “Do the Onomatopoeia” Share: Continue Reading Previous: Goodlatte under fire in NYC area for opposing permanent 911 responders’ compensation fundNext: Local website creator appointed to state advisory board Related Stories 1 min read FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025