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 Williams remembered as a “servant leader” at Star dedication to her Gene Marrano August 5, 2025 1 min read USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships solidify region as a cycling destination Denise Membreno August 5, 2025 1 min read Taziki’s Mediterranean Café celebrates opening with a ribbon cutting Gene Marrano August 5, 2025