SUMMERS COUNTY W.Va. (Hinton News) – The Summers County Board of Education is pleased to announce the official appointment of Dr. Linda D. Knott as Superintendent of Summers County Schools. Her three-year term will become effective July 1, 2026.
Dr. Knott has served as Interim Superintendent since March 1, 2025.
According to Board President Greg Angell, “The Board’s decision reflects our confidence in Dr. Knott’s focus on improving student achievement, building and strengthening community relationships, and planning for the future of Summers County Schools.”
“I am deeply honored to serve as Superintendent of Summers County Schools,” said Dr. Knott after the Board of Education meeting on Monday, February 23, 2026. “Having moved to Summers County in 1990 and worked here since 2001 as a special education teacher, third-grade teacher, principal, director, and now superintendent, I know this district has a rich tradition of excellence. I am committed to keeping students at the heart of every decision we make by working alongside our dedicated educators and staff, families, and community partners. The goal of public education is to ensure that every student has the opportunity to reach their full potential, and that is my goal as well.”
Dr. Knott noted that this marks her 42nd year as a public educator and shared that it is especially meaningful that the agreement was finalized during Public Schools Week.
The Summers County Board of Education looks forward to continued progress under Dr. Knott’s leadership and remains committed to providing high-quality educational opportunities for all students.
