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
Rhododendron Inductees

Six Alumni Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society Jul 15, 2021

Appalachian State University alumni Jack Hoke ’74 ’82 ’84, Dr. Susan Dianne Little ’71 ’96, and Dr. LaTonya M.

Features, Alumni Update
Audra and Chris Loftin own Sweet Grown Alabama Farms in Tanner. Audra Loftin is “Teacher of the Year” at Columbia Elementary School. CONTRIBUTED

As ‘Teacher of the Year,’ Audra Loftin lets students know music is their own Jun 28, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Audra Loftin '98 on being named Teacher of the Year!

In the Media, Alumni Update, Music Education
Lori Dillard

Alumni Update: Lori Dillard ’06 ’14 Jun 23, 2021

Lori Dillard (née Waddell), originally from Laurel Springs, North Carolina, graduated in 2006 with a... Features, Alumni Update, Elementary Education

History teacher Darren Pelkey, seen here during summer school session, has been named the 2021-22 Elkin Middle School Teacher of the Year and is also being honored as the districtwide Teacher of the Year.  Lisa Michals | The Tribune

Elkin names 2021-22 Teachers of the Year Jun 21, 2021

Congratulations to alumni Darren Pelkey '06 and Keshia Edwards '12 on their Teacher of the Year awards!

In the Media, Alumni Update
Wilkes School Superintendent Mark Byrd, left, is presented a plaque for being named School Superintendent of the Year by superintendents of school districts in the Northwest Regional Educational Service Alliance (NWRESA). Presenting the plaque is Dr. Stewart Hobbs, NWRESA executive director.  Photo courtesy of Morgan Mathis/Wilkes County Schools

Byrd named top superintendent in 8-county region Jun 21, 2021

Congratulations to alum, Mark Byrd '94 '15, on being named the Region Seven Superintendent of the Year!

In the Media, Alumni Update
Olivia Tarnowski

Alumni Update: Olivia Tarnowski ’18 Jun 7, 2021

Olivia Tarnowski (née Watson), originally from Boone, North Carolina, graduated in 2018 with a B.S.

Features, Alumni Update, Career and Technical Education
Teachers of the Year

Gaston County Schools names top teacher, principal of the year Jun 7, 2021

Congratulations to alumni Tyler West '11, Brett Buchanan '06, and Maddison Szucs '17!

In the Media, Alumni Update

Master Your Future May 25, 2021

Alumna Heather Brandon ' 20 shares her experience with the MA in educational media program.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Media, Technology and Learning Design
Interim Superintendent Brian Schultz, along with Odell Elementary Principal Dr. Sandy Ward, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Kecia Coln and Assistant Superintendent Of Facilities and Auxiliary Services John Legrand, surprised Ms. Berry in her classroom this morning. (Source: Cabarrus County Schools)

Ashtyn Berry named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Ashtyn Berry '13! She is currently enrolled in the MA in Curriculum Specialist program.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Curriculum Specialist
Audrey Jones accepts her award from Superintendent Scott Elliott and Parkway Principal Patty Buckner.  Photo submitted

Audrey Jones named Rookie Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Audrey Jones '20! 

In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education