AMY Regional Director Briggs named NC’s PLDA Library Director of the Year Feb 26, 2025
Amber Westall Briggs, director of the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library System, recently received the prestigious N.C.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Library Science
For the 9th straight year, App State alumni lead the nation in earning top teaching credential Feb 12, 2025
As a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, Appalachian State University remains the top alma mater for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) for the ninth consecutive year.
At Appalachian, Alumni Update, Public School Partnership, Teacher EducationMeet the regional principals of the year: ‘Leaders in their local communities’ Feb 12, 2025
Nine principals from across North Carolina have been chosen as regional principals of the year (POY).
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Burke County band director wins prestigious regional award Mar 9, 2023
Congratulations to music education alum Chad Higdon '96!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Music EducationKinyata Adams Brown Receives NASPA’s Bobby E. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award Feb 8, 2023
Kinyata Adams Brown, associate dean for engagement, diversity, and inclusive excellence at Winthrop University, was selected by a national... In the Media, Student Affairs Administration, Alumni Update
Hertford County welcomes Dr. Pratt as new superintendent Feb 8, 2023
A ‘meet and greet’ event was held at Ahoskie Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 26 to officially welcome Dr.
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Mark Poarch named NC Community College President of the Year Feb 3, 2023 0 Feb 8, 2023
Caldwell County native Mark Poarch was recently announced as winner of the 2022-2023 North Carolina Community College System President of the... In the Media, Higher Education, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Alumni Update
App State alum Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is 2023 National School Counselor of the Year Feb 7, 2023
Appalachian State University alumna Meredith Lindsey Draughn ’15 is the 2023 National School Counselor of the Year — giving her the op
At Appalachian, Alumni Update, Professional School CounselingStatesville High teacher named finalist for 2023 NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Award Jan 31, 2023
Izabella Botello, an English teacher at Statesville High School, has been selected as one of 27 finalists for the 2023 North Carolina Center for... In the Media, Alumni Update, English Education
Concord Middle School principal named Southwest Principal of the Year. Jan 31, 2023
Concord Middle School Principal Tonya Williams has been selected as the 2023 Wells Fargo Southwest Principal of the Year.
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App State Remains First in Number of NBCT Teachers for Seventh Consecutive Year Jan 30, 2023
For the seventh consecutive year, Appalachian State University leads the nation for the number of its alumni who are National Board Certified... Features, Alumni Update, Teacher Education
Former English teacher Kerri Huffman finds ‘simple joy’ in writing her first novel Jan 25, 2023
During her 36-year career as an English teacher at North Stanly High School, Kerri Huffman enjoyed the chance to unleash her creative side... In the Media, Alumni Update, English Education
Davidson County teacher publishes first book Jan 25, 2023
Growing up, Sydney Sanders could get lost in book series, plowing though "The Hunger Games" saga and Percy Jackson books.
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