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Lifelong educator brings passion, purpose to WVU Energy Express summer reading program
Mark Swiger, a passionate advocate for education, has joined WVU Extension Service as director of Energy Express.
With nearly 40 years of experience working in education on the local, state and national levels, Swiger brings leadership and purpose to the award-winning summer reading and nutrition program. In this role, he will be responsible for collaborating with state and community partners to ensure program goals align with state literacy curriculum; working closely with WVU Extension Service agents and staff to execute programming throughout the state; and identifying resources to expand opportunities for literacy activities for West Virginia’s children.
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