Alumni Excellence in Action: Katherine McDonald, art teacher at Cotswold Elementary School Apr 2, 2025
From a young age, Katherine McDonald loved art.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Art Education
Like mother, like daughters: Special education holds a special place in their hearts Read more at: https://ourdavie.com/2025/03/25/like-mother-like-daughters-special-education-holds-a-special-place-in-their-hearts/ Apr 2, 2025
Like mother, like daughters. Jennifer Custer was a teacher of exceptional children. Both of her daughters – Abbey and Lindsey – are exceptional children teachers.
In the Media, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Special Education, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, School Administration, Alumni Update
AMY Regional Director Briggs named NC’s PLDA Library Director of the Year Feb 26, 2025
Amber Westall Briggs, director of the Avery-Mitchell-Yancey Regional Library System, recently received the prestigious N.C.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, Library Science
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.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Health and Physical Education
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.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, History Education
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
Lees-McRae College hires Charles E. Gibson, III as inaugural chief diversity officer Feb 17, 2022
Congratulations to alum Charles E. Gibson, III on being named the Chief Diversity Officer at Lees-McRae College.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Higher Education
Rockingham's Top Principal lifts failing schools, fights fires and more Jan 18, 2022
Congratulations to Master of School Administration alum Russell Vernon '06!
In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration
Who are North Carolina’s teachers of the year? Jan 18, 2022
Congratulations to alumni Ashley Bandy '15, Ashtyn Berry '13 '21, Meghan Dugan'16, Charlene Horton '19, Ryan Mitchell '11, and Kayleigh S... In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education
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
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
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
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