Alumni Update

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.

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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.

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“Here and Now”: Latino leaders gather to transform education in North Carolina Oct 30, 2024

Congratulations to alum JuanEs Ramirez '13 '19!

Transforming education for Latino students in North Carolina. LatinxEd brought together Latino leaders committed to change.

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Olivia Tarnowski

Alumni Update: Olivia Tarnowski ’18 Jun 7, 2021

Olivia Tarnowski (née Watson), originally from Boone, North Carolina, graduated in 2018 with a B.S.

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Teachers of the Year

Gaston County Schools names top teacher, principal of the year Jun 7, 2021

Congratulations to alumni Tyler West '11, Brett Buchanan '06, and Maddison Szucs '17!

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Master Your Future May 25, 2021

Alumna Heather Brandon ' 20 shares her experience with the MA in educational media program.

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Interim Superintendent Brian Schultz, along with Odell Elementary Principal Dr. Sandy Ward, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Kecia Coln and Assistant Superintendent Of Facilities and Auxiliary Services John Legrand, surprised Ms. Berry in her classroom this morning. (Source: Cabarrus County Schools)

Ashtyn Berry named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Ashtyn Berry '13! She is currently enrolled in the MA in Curriculum Specialist program.

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Audrey Jones accepts her award from Superintendent Scott Elliott and Parkway Principal Patty Buckner.  Photo submitted

Audrey Jones named Rookie Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Audrey Jones '20! 

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Ann Morris receives recognition, celebration, and balloons to celebrate being named Burke County Public School’s 2021 Teacher of the Year.  Photo submission, Jonelle Bobak

Top of the Class Oak Hill Elementary’s Ann Morris named Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021

Congratulations to alumna, Ann Morris! She completed her M.A. in reading education at App State! 

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Kelsey Byrd

Alumni Update: Kelsey Byrd ’13 Apr 27, 2021

Kelsey Byrd, originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, and Hendersonville, North Carolina, graduated in 2013 with a B.S. in elementary education.

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Daniel Prouty

Alumni Update: Daniel Prouty ’09 Apr 13, 2021

Daniel Prouty, originally from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, graduated in 2009 with a B.S.

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Ann Grogan

Alumni Update: Ann Grogan ’19 Mar 29, 2021

Ann Grogan (née Furr), from Hudson, North Carolina, graduated in 2019 with a... Features, Alumni Update, Career and Technical Education

Bethany Jones

Alumni Update: Bethany Coelho Jones ’04 Mar 23, 2021

Bethany Jones (née Coelho), originally from Smithfield, North Carolina, graduated in 2004 with a B.S.

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