Board 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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Valle Crucis School educator named WCS Teacher of the Year May 21, 2025
Did you know that almost all the Teachers of the Year and the Principal of the Year at Watauga County Schools are App State alumni?!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership DevelopmentWilson named interim president of Germanna Community College May 5, 2025
Dr. Van Wilson has been appointed as the Interim President of Germanna Community College (GCC) effective July 1.
Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, In the MediaGaston County Schools names ‘Of the Year’ winners for 2025-2026 May 5, 2025
The 2025-2026 Gaston County Schools Principal of the Year is Jaime Wallace from Brookside Elementary School.
Alumni Update, In the Media, Elementary Education, School Administration, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership DevelopmentNorth Carolina School Superintendents’ Association announces 2025 Dr. Samuel Houston Jr. leadership award recipients Apr 22, 2025
Congratulations to alum Dr. Chris Blanton!
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