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.
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Teacher named to governor's advisory committee May 21, 2025
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Middle Grades Education
Valle Crucis School educator named WCS Teacher of the Year May 21, 2025
Did you know that almost all the Teachers of the Year and the Principal of the Year at Watauga County Schools are App State alumni?!
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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.
In the Media, Alumni Update
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.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Elementary Education
Alumni Update: Dr. Dan Li ’14 Jan 23, 2023
Dr. Dan Li, originally from China, graduated in 2014 with an M.A. in professional school counseling. She completed her Ph.D.
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Avery County Native Liz Silvers Promoted to Vice- President at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute Jan 18, 2023
Liz Silvers, a veteran educator who was raised in the Powdermill Community of Avery County, has been promoted to Vice-President for Instruction... Alumni Update, Higher Education, In the Media
Don Phipps of Caldwell County is the 2023 Superintendent of the Year Nov 29, 2022
At a ceremony in Greensboro on Tuesday, Don Phipps, superintendent of ... Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, School Administration, Alumni Update, In the Media
