Kristy Cook Named Early Educator of the Year in Watauga County Apr 21, 2026
Kristy Cook, lead infant/toddler teacher at Lucy Brock Child Development Lab, has been named the 2026 Early Educator of the Year by the... Features, Lucy Brock Child Development Program, Alumni Update, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education
Emily Rubio Pérez ’25 named 2026 North Carolina Council for the Social Studies Student Teacher of the Year Mar 3, 2026
Emily Rubio Pérez ’25, a graduate of Appalachian State University's History/Social Studies Education program from Sanford, has been named the 2026 North Carolina Council for the Socia
At Appalachian, History Education, Alumni UpdateApp State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential for 10th year in a row Feb 3, 2026
For the 10th consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,461 alumni having earned the national credential to date.
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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.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Curriculum Specialist
Audrey Jones named Rookie Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Audrey Jones '20!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
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!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Literacy Education
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.
Features, Alumni Update, Elementary Education
Alumni Update: Daniel Prouty ’09 Apr 13, 2021
Daniel Prouty, originally from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, graduated in 2009 with a B.S.
Features, Alumni Update, History Education
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
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.
Features, Alumni Update, Special Education
‘Teacher of the Week’ helping English language learners succeed Mar 12, 2021
Congratulations to RCOE alumna Tina Weldon!
In the Media, Alumni Update
WCS names Teachers of the Year Mar 12, 2021
Congratulations to Appalachian alumni Maura McGlamery '12, Meagan Kingdon '15, Calvin Cole '14, Misty Hyler '96, Lauren Harkey '11, Haleigh... In the Media, Alumni Update
Parkway Principal Patty Buckner named principal of the year Mar 12, 2021
Congratulations RCOE alumna Patty Buckner!
In the Media, Alumni Update