Alumni Update

Announcing the 2024 Community Award Winners for Spirit of Boone: 75th Annual Membership Gathering Sep 11, 2024

The Boone Area Chamber of Commerce will hold its 75th Annual Membership Gathering on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at Grandview Ballroom at Appalachian State's North End Zone Facility.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Higher Education, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education

Asheville City Schools names Principal of the Year Sep 11, 2024

Asheville City Schools has selected Carrie Buchanan as the district’s Principal of the Year. Buchanan serves as the principal at Hall Fletcher Elementary School.

In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development
Kim Hindman

Kim Hindman Recognized As Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher – Congratulations! Nov 9, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Kim Hindman '09! She received her M.A. in middle grades education from App State.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
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