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New CTE director focused on students' careers Dec 11, 2024

After earning a bachelor's degree from Appalachian State University in industrial technology, Libby Huff took her first job at an architecture firm doing drafting.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Career and Technical Education

Good News from Wilkes County Schools Nov 12, 2024

Wilkes County Schools announced that the 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year is Maria Limon-Jimenez.

In the Media, Public School Partnership, Middle Grades Education, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

Christian Martin Named Craven County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year Oct 30, 2024

Congratulations to alum Christian Martin '23. He received his B.S. in middle grades education, language arts and social studies.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

Hakanson named top teacher May 17, 2024

Charleston County School District (CCSD) staff members surprised North Charleston Creative Arts Elementary School (NCCAES) teacher McKenna... In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education

Sarah LaFrance

Alumni Update: Sarah LaFrance ’20 Apr 23, 2024

Sarah LaFrance, originally from Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, graduated from Appalachian State University with a ... Features, Alumni Update, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration

Cara Buckwell

Alumni Update: Cara Buckwell ’19 Apr 23, 2024

Cara Buckwell, originally from Concord, North Carolina, graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in building... Features, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

Caroline McKaughan hooded by Dr. Jennifer McGee

Alumni Update: Dr. Caroline McKaughan ’23 Mar 19, 2024

Dr. Caroline McKaughan, from Kernersville, North Carolina, graduated from Appalachian State University with an Ed. D.

Features, Alumni Update, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
Gadugi Event

SAIM Hosts Alumna, Tori Hunt ’21 on Wednesday, March 6 Feb 27, 2024

The App State Student American Indian Movement (SAIM) and the Gadugi Partnership celebrate Women’s History Month with an event entitled Navi

Events, Alumni Update, Biology Education, Inclusive Excellence
App State alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) serve on a panel at the Jan. 27 National Board Support Workshop for NBCT candidates in App State’s Public School Partnership.

App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential Feb 13, 2024

Appalachian State University is known nationally as an established leader in teacher education — a fact supported by the university’s

At Appalachian, Public School Partnership, Teacher Education, Alumni Update

Spears is regional principal of the year Jan 24, 2024

Beckie Spears, in her fourth year as principal at Wilkesboro Elementary School, was recently named the Wells Fargo Northwest Region Principal of... In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development

NC Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced Jan 24, 2024

Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in... Alumni Update, In the Media, Teacher Education

Under the Sea: One N.C. educator’s month of deep sea exploration Jan 24, 2024

Hunt – a former earth and environmental science and physical science teacher at Concord High School in Cabarrus County– spent the enti

In the Media, Alumni Update, Chemistry Education, James Center for Student Success and Advising