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 Roanoke City Police arrest suspects connected to robberies Web Staff October 28, 2025 1 min read Governor Youngkin announces Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance Clark Palmer October 28, 2025 2 min read Attorney General Miyares Issues Opinion on Potential Redistricting Clark Palmer October 28, 2025