He taught for 8 years at Magnolia High School before becoming an administrator. He was assistant principal at Valley High School, Short Line School, and New Martinsville School. He has been the head principal for the past 11 years at New Martinsville School.
West enjoys reading a variety of novels.
Brian Jones - Assistant Principal Brian Jones received his undergraduate degree from Fairmont State College. He then attended WVU where he received his Masters. He has been in education for 21 years. From 1979-81, Mr. Jones taught at Hampton City Schools in Virginia. From 1981-89 he was the Industrial Arts teacher at Shortline, New Martinsville School, and then Paden City High School.