Alumni Update

Christian Martin Named Craven County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year Oct 30, 2024

Congratulations to alum Christian Martin '23. He received his B.S. in middle grades education, language arts and social studies.

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“Here and Now”: Latino leaders gather to transform education in North Carolina Oct 30, 2024

Congratulations to alum JuanEs Ramirez '13 '19!

Transforming education for Latino students in North Carolina. LatinxEd brought together Latino leaders committed to change.

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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 announcement attended by school staff, students,... In the Media, Alumni Update

Shannon Richardson

Teaching from the heart Apr 19, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Shannon Richardson '14 on being named Wilkes County Teacher of the Year!

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Lucy Brock Teachers Award

PBS NC and Children’s Council recognize local early care and education providers Apr 12, 2022

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, PBS NC and the Children’s Council of Watauga County recognized local early care and education programs that are g

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Chelsy Payne

City schools name Payne Principal of Year Mar 28, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Chelsy Payne '17! She completed her graduate certificate in school leadership from App State.

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Angena LeBarre

Pitt County Schools Middle School Teachers of the Year Mar 25, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Angena LeBarre '16 '18! She received her B.S. in special education and M.A. in reading education.

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Sumer Williams

Sumer Williams named Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher Mar 25, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Sumer Williams '12 '18! She received her B.S. in elementary education and her M.A.

In the Media, Mathematics Education, Alumni Update
Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year

Patrick Sukow named Principal of the Year Mar 15, 2022

Congratulations to Masters of School Administration alum Patrick Sukow, Blowing Rock School principal, on being named the Watauga County Schools... In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration

Watauga County Schools Teachers of the Year

Watauga County Schools names teachers of the year Mar 15, 2022

Congratulations to App State alumni Carla Greene, Courtney Hicks, Jeanie Hicks, Jennifer Lacy, Christy Laws, and Randy McDonough on being named... In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

Amber Horton

Gentry Middle names 2022 Teacher of the Year Mar 1, 2022

Congratulations to Amber Horton '07 on being named Teacher of the Year. She received her B.S. in physical education from App State.

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Allen Smith

Six faculty members honored with UNCSA Excellence in Teaching Awards Feb 22, 2022

Congratulations to Allen Smith '02 '04. He received his B.S. and M.A. in history education and is currently enrolled in the Ed.D.

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Wells Fargo North Carolina Regional Principals of the Year Named Feb 22, 2022

Congratulations to alumnae Dr. Heather Melton Freeman (Ed.D. '21 and M.A. in mathematics education '05) and Dr. Marsha S. Justice (M.S.A.... In the Media, Alumni Update, Mathematics Education, School Administration