Teacher named to governor's advisory committee May 21, 2025
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Middle Grades Education
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?!
Congratulations to:
Wilson 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!
In the Media, Alumni Update4 Under 40 winners announced as 16 emerging leaders recognized Apr 10, 2025
Congratulations to App State alumni Justin Carver and Jessica Yates!
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In surprise announcement, NCASA honors superintendents for exemplary leadership in Hurricane Helene Apr 10, 2025
Congratulations to alumna and Watauga County Superintendent, Dr. Leslie Alexander!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
Alumni Excellence in Action: Katherine McDonald, art teacher at Cotswold Elementary School Apr 2, 2025
From a young age, Katherine McDonald loved art.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Art Education
Like mother, like daughters: Special education holds a special place in their hearts Read more at: https://ourdavie.com/2025/03/25/like-mother-like-daughters-special-education-holds-a-special-place-in-their-hearts/ Apr 2, 2025
Like mother, like daughters. Jennifer Custer was a teacher of exceptional children.
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AMY Regional Director Briggs named NC’s PLDA Library Director of the Year Feb 26, 2025
Amber Westall Briggs, director of the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library System, recently received the prestigious N.C.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Library Science
For the 9th straight year, App State alumni lead the nation in earning top teaching credential Feb 12, 2025
As a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, Appalachian State University remains the top alma mater for National Board Certified... At Appalachian, Alumni Update, Public School Partnership, Teacher Education
Meet the regional principals of the year: ‘Leaders in their local communities’ Feb 12, 2025
Nine principals from across North Carolina have been chosen as regional principals of the year (POY).
In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership DevelopmentPayne named city Principal of the Year Feb 12, 2025
Chelsy Payne, principal of BH Tharrington Primary School, was named Mount Airy City Schools 2024-2025 Principal of the Year in a surprise fashion... In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development