Senator Amy Nichole Grady Named Chairman of Education Committee

CHARLESTON – Senator Amy Nichole Grady, R-Mason, has been named Chairman of the Education Committee.

Senator Grady was elected to the Senate in 2020. She is Vice Chairman of the Health and Human Resources Committee and serves as a member of the Agriculture and Rural Development, Judiciary, Military and Natural Resources committees. She is a career public school educator and is currently a 4th Grade teacher at Leon Elementary School in Mason County. She is the first full-time public school educator to serve as Chairman of the Senate Education Committee since 1970.

Senator Grady has been a public school classroom teacher since 2007. She has been a 4th Grade teacher for the last 12 years.

“I am excited and humbled to be trusted with such an important role in our state Legislature. I look forward to assuming my new role and working with others to make positive changes in public education in West Virginia,” Senator Grady said. “My focus when it comes to education is (and always will be) making sure that student success is at the center of every decision considered.”

Senator Grady’s colleagues also praised the move, citing her ability to work with stakeholders and legislators of all parties and her genuine desire to elevate West Virginia’s public school teachers and ensuring all children have the best chance for success:

“Senator Grady’s perspective as a public school classroom teacher gives her the unique ability to understand the incredibly complex issues that our teachers deal with every day. I know she will focus on what’s best for West Virginia’s children, and I am excited to work with her in her new role.” — Senate Majority Whip Ryan Weld, R-Ohio

“As the husband of a public school teacher, I know first-hand the challenges and rewards our teachers experience day in and day out. I hope this move shows teachers our commitment as a Legislature to get them in the best position possible to just teach. I look forward to seeing what Senator Grady will accomplish.” — Senator Jack David Woodrum, R-Summers

“Senator Grady is a hard-working lady with a heart for service and for our state’s kids. I will miss my buddy sitting beside me on the back row of the Senate floor, but I am so excited for the opportunity West Virginia has to make real changes with our public school system with Amy as our lead.” — Senator Rupie Phillips, R-Logan

Senator Grady represents the Fourth Senatorial District, which includes Mason and Jackson counties and parts of Roane and Putnam counties.

Contact: Jacque Bland at (304) 357-7999