Dr. Ryan S. Saxe was sworn in as Superintendent of Berkeley County Schools on July 1, 2024, by 23rd Judicial Circuit Judge Bridget Cohee. He is a West Virginia native and a graduate of Cabell Midland High School in Ona, WV. Dr. Saxe went on to earn an Associate of Science Degree from The Ohio State University; a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Environmental Education from West Virginia University; a Master of Arts in Educational Leadership from Marshall University; an Education Specialist Degree in Educational Leadership and a Doctorate in Educational Leadership, both from Liberty University.

Dr. Saxe has been in the field of education for 19 years. During that time, he served roles in West Virginia as an Agriculture Education Teacher; Assistant Principal; Principal; WV Department of Education Coordinator in the Office of Federal Programs and School Improvement; Director, Professional Learning; Executive Director, Secondary Schools; Executive Director of Curriculum, Assessment and Professional Learning; and the last seven years as Superintendent of Cabell County Schools.