Two Roanoke County middle schools earn nationwide honor Gene Marrano April 14, 2016 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia Cooperative offers water testing clinicNext: Habeeb speaks at Roanoke College Related Stories Prices rise for FloydFest 2026 Tuesday at midnight – with the 2026 festival just over 3 weeks away Gene Marrano June 29, 2026 38th Annual Salem Fair returns Wednesday Web Staff June 29, 2026 Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026