Summers County Spotlight:

Joy Bowling serves as the Communities In Schools (CIS) Site Coordinator at two elementary schools in Summers County, West Virginia: Talcott Elementary and Jumping Branch Elementary. 

She has been recognized for her dedication in this role, including being named the 2023-2024 Professional Support Person of the Year by Summers County Schools. This award highlights her work in supporting students through the CIS program, which connects community resources to help address barriers to learning, attendance, and overall student success. 

Her contact email is joy.bowling@k12.wv.us 

Summers County Schools (in Hinton, WV area) participates in the statewide Communities In Schools West Virginia initiative, which places site coordinators in schools to provide integrated student supports. Joy Bowling's role involves working at these two schools to implement that model. 

Recent mentions on the Summers County Schools Facebook page (as of early 2026) continue to celebrate her ongoing contributions to students and the Communities In Schools team. If you're looking for contact info, ways to connect with her program, or more about her work, reach out to her as soon as possible! She is the definition of what building relationships can do!