Alumni Update

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 Update

App 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.

Features, Alumni Update, Public School Partnership, Teacher Education

Marion Elementary's Angela Wilkerson is McDowell County's principal of the year Oct 30, 2024

Angela Wilkerson, principal of Marion Elementary School, has been named the 2025 McDowell County Schools Principal of the Year in a surprise... In the Media, Alumni Update

Asheville City Schools names Principal of the Year Sep 11, 2024

Asheville City Schools has selected Carrie Buchanan as the district’s Principal of the Year.

In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development
2024 NC Principals of the Year

Beckie Spears named 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year May 28, 2024

Congratulations to Appalachian State University alumna, Beckie Spears '15 on being named the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the

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