Southport 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
At Appalachian, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education
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.
Features, Alumni Update, School Administration, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Career and Technical Education, English Education, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies
Who are North Carolina’s teachers of the year? Jan 18, 2022
Congratulations to alumni Ashley Bandy '15, Ashtyn Berry '13 '21, Meghan Dugan'16, Charlene Horton '19, Ryan Mitchell '11, and Kayleigh S... In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education
Kim Hindman Recognized As Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher – Congratulations! Nov 9, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Kim Hindman '09! She received her M.A. in middle grades education from App State.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
Alumni Update: Meredith Draughn ’15 Nov 5, 2021
Meredith Draughn, originally from Burlington, North Carolina, graduated in 2015 with an M.A. in professional school counseling.
Features, Alumni Update, Professional School Counseling
After school: The work of the heart Nov 2, 2021
Emily Neff '14 graduated with her degree in child development and now works as a director of youth development for W.A.M.Y.'s after-school... In the Media, Alumni Update, Child Development
PEP Teacher Recognized for Student Engagement Oct 20, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Alyson Smith '16 '17 on being named Teacher of the Year!
In the Media, Alumni Update
Justice Named Principal of the Year for Henderson County Public Schools Oct 20, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Marsha Justice on being named Principal of the Year!
In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration
Linda Coutant is Being Mindful Sep 29, 2021
Dr. Linda Coutant '01 '17 shares her experience with the doctoral program and transforming App State into a mindful campus.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
A new farm brings educational opportunities to the high country Sep 21, 2021
Jessica Stetter graduated in 2001 with her M.A. in special education.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Special Education
Alumni Update: Carla May ’98 Aug 17, 2021
Carla May (née Sain), originally from Vale, North Carolina, graduated in 1998 with a M.A.
Features, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
App State alum receives teaching grant Jul 27, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Jenny Darcy '16 on her $2000 grant through Philanthropic Educational Organization's Program for Continuing Education.... In the Media, Alumni Update, Elementary Education