Mercer County Schools

Srene, a special education teacher at PikeView High School, is the heart of her classroom

and a true champion for every student she serves. Her steadfast dedication, compassion, and belief in her students’ potential have made a lasting impact on the PikeView community and beyond. Superintendent Ed Toman, Assistant Superintendents Dr. Ernie Adkins and Rosemary Mitchell, and Board Members Jacinda Santon Smith, Paul Hodges, and Mark Godfrey surprised Mrs. Lokay in her classroom with the exciting announcement! We are proud to recognize her extraordinary commitment to education and her support of students with exceptional needs. She will now go on to represent Mercer County as she competes for West Virginia Teacher of the Year. Congratulations, Mrs. Lokay—you inspire us all!