Byars chosen to lead Polk County Schools preschool program Nov 18, 2025
Polk County Schools has named Lori Byars as the district’s preschool director, bringing 25 years of educational experience and deep communit
In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Curriculum Specialist, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, School AdministrationAsheville City Schools names 2025 beginning teacher of the year Oct 28, 2025
Asheville City Schools is proud to announce that Lyndsi Devito, a 5th Grade Teacher at Isaac Dickson Elementary School, has been selected as the... Alumni Update, In the Media, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
New Leadership for Enrollment, Veterans and Student Support Oct 21, 2025
Scarlet Edwards has been named the new associate vice president for Enrollment Services, which oversees Admissions and Outreach, Financial Aid,... Alumni Update, In the Media, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling
Teacher of the Week: Katie Pennington Mayo Oct 21, 2025
Katie teaches second grade at North East Carolina Preparatory School in Tarboro in Edgecombe County.
Alumni Update, In the Media, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and CurriculumBoard of Education Appoints Don Phipps as Next Superintendent Oct 7, 2025
The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership and Educational StudiesTaking Flight: Mills River’s Sarah Schwartz Named HCPS Beginning Teacher of the Year Sep 23, 2025
Congratulations to elementary education alumna Sarah Schwartz '24!
Alumni Update, In the Media, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary EducationSouthport woman excited for Peace Corps service in the Dominican Republic Sep 16, 2025
Sophia Ordonez, a recent Appalachian State University graduate, will serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.
Alumni Update, In the Media, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum4 Mountaineers honored with App State Alumni Awards Jul 25, 2025
9 alumni awardees from App State’s colleges also recognized
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Alumni Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, Thompson ’93, and Worrell ’88 Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society Jun 9, 2025
Appalachian State University alumni Dr. James “Jim” Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, John Thompson ’93, and Dr.
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Teacher named to governor's advisory committee May 21, 2025
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov.
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