Alumni Update

Caroline McKaughan hooded by Dr. Jennifer McGee

Alumni Update: Dr. Caroline McKaughan ’23 Mar 19, 2024

Dr. Caroline McKaughan, from Kernersville, North Carolina, graduated from Appalachian State University with an Ed. D. in educational leadership with a concentration in higher education in 2023.... Features, Alumni Update, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership

Randolph Announces New Chief Diversity Officer Mar 7, 2024

Randolph College has announced the appointment of Charles E. Gibson, III as the new chief diversity officer and director of the Office of Diversity, Identity, Culture, and Inclusion.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies
Gadugi Event

SAIM Hosts Alumna, Tori Hunt ’21 on Wednesday, March 6 Feb 27, 2024

The App State Student American Indian Movement (SAIM) and the Gadugi Partnership celebrate Women’s History Month with an event entitled Navigating Science and Storytelling from Papahāna

Events, Alumni Update, Biology Education, Inclusive Excellence
Meredith Draughn

Alumni Update: Meredith Draughn ’15 Nov 5, 2021

Meredith Draughn, originally from Burlington, North Carolina, graduated in 2015 with an M.A. in professional school counseling.

Features, Alumni Update, Professional School Counseling
Orange County Schools afterschool program. Photo courtesy of N.C. Center for Afterschool Programs.

After school: The work of the heart Nov 2, 2021

Emily Neff '14 graduated with her degree in child development and now works as a director of youth development for W.A.M.Y.'s after-school... In the Media, Alumni Update, Child Development

Alyson Smith with student

PEP Teacher Recognized for Student Engagement Oct 20, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Alyson Smith '16 '17 on being named Teacher of the Year!

In the Media, Alumni Update
Marsha Justice

Justice Named Principal of the Year for Henderson County Public Schools Oct 20, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Marsha Justice on being named Principal of the Year!

In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration
Media Literacy

Panel Discussion on the film Trust Me is Tuesday, October 26 Oct 18, 2021

As part of Media Literacy Week, join experts in media literacy education for a special panel event... Events, Alumni Update, Media, Technology and Learning Design

Linda Coutant

Linda Coutant is Being Mindful Sep 29, 2021

Dr. Linda Coutant '01 '17 shares her experience with the doctoral program and transforming App State into a mindful campus.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
Jessica Stetter and Amaya Wren Pack pick peppers from the vine at Simply Growing Farm.

A new farm brings educational opportunities to the high country Sep 21, 2021

Jessica Stetter graduated in 2001 with her M.A. in special education.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Special Education
Carla May with award

Alumni Update: Carla May ’98 Aug 17, 2021

Carla May (née Sain), originally from Vale, North Carolina, graduated in 1998 with a M.A.

Features, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
Jenny Darcy accepts an award from PEO International Chapter president, Jan Noffsinger.

App State alum receives teaching grant Jul 27, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Jenny Darcy '16 on her $2000 grant through Philanthropic Educational Organization's Program for Continuing Education.... In the Media, Alumni Update, Elementary Education

Carl Blankenship/Salisbury Post - Todd Parker in the Salisbury High School gym.

Back in the classroom: Teacher of the year takes unusual journey Jul 16, 2021

Congratulations to alum Todd Parker '95 on being named Rowan-Salisbury Schools Teacher of the Year!

In the Media, Alumni Update