MARTINSBURG, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Cabell County Superintendent Dr. Ryan Saxe has accepted the superintendent job in Berkeley County.
In a unanimous vote at Monday night’s meeting of the Berkeley County Schools Board of Education, Dr. Ryan S. Saxe was selected as the next Superintendent of Berkeley County Schools (BCS).
The appointment begins officially on July 1 with a three-year contract and a $198,000 starting salary.
The contract includes a 3% annual increase in years two and three, plus benefits.
Currently, the Superintendent of Cabell County Schools, one of the top-performing academic counties in the State, Dr. Saxe has been in the field of education for 19 years.
“My mantra for the last seven years at Cabell County Schools has been—from the boardroom to the classroom, our district must be focused on student learning and doing what is best for our students,” Saxe said.
“I look forward to working with the Board, our school families, school leaders, teachers, and our service personnel to ensure the ongoing success and growth of Berkeley County Schools.”
Among Dr. Saxe’s accomplishments at Cabell County Schools, the third largest school district in West Virginia, he led them from 23rd to 8th best in the state on student performance; improved three schools that were identified as Comprehensive Support & Improvement (CSI) schools; and obtained successful School Building Authority grants.
Most recently, Dr. Saxe was recognized by the WV Association of School Administrators as the West Virginia 2024 State Superintendent of the Year.
Superintendents from across the state were evaluated for their contribution to the school system they currently serve for academic progress, facility improvement, leadership capacity, staff and student progress and achievement, district progress, and overall district operations.
“I’m honored to be selected by my colleagues who work tirelessly every single day in districts across West Virginia to ensure students receive a world-class education. I am humbled and so appreciative to have received this award and look forward to representing West Virginia for the National Superintendent of the Year,” said Saxe.
A graduate of West Virginia University, Marshall University, and Liberty University, Dr. Saxe holds degrees in Agriculture & Environmental Education; Education Administration; Curriculum and Instruction; and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership.
Dr. Saxe is married to his wife, Erin, and has two boys—Paul, who is six, and Hampton, who is two and a half. They also have a loving boxer named Sailor.
