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.
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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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Rhododendron Society Awards: 2023 Call for Nominations Jan 23, 2023
Do you know an outstanding educator? We want to celebrate their accomplishments!
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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
Wilmington's 40 Under 40 Class of 2022: Emily Barlas Oct 4, 2022
Emily Barlas, a graduate from Appalachian State Univeristy's Clinical Mental Health graduate program, is a part of the 2022 40 under 40.
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East McDowell Middle School’s Tracey Widmann named McDowell County Principal of the Year Oct 3, 2022
Tracey Widmann, principal of East McDowell Middle School has been named the 2023 McDowell County Schools Principal of the Year, administrators... In the Media, School Administration, Alumni Update
Alumni Hefner ’99 ’03 ’11, Lockee ’86 ’91, and McCall ’60 ’65 Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society Jun 20, 2022
Appalachian State University alumni Jennifer Hefner ’99 ’03 ’11, Barbara Lockee ’86 ’91, and Maxine McCall ’60
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Cuthbertson Middle teacher off to a strong start May 31, 2022
Congratulations to alumna Virginia Griffith '21 on being named Beginning Teacher of the Year for Union County Public Schools!
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Uplifting future educators: Helen Beatty Heafner ’43 May 26, 2022
For Helen Beatty Heafner ’43, education was more than a career — it was her life’s passion.
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