Alumni Update

Cara Buckwell

Alumni Update: Cara Buckwell ’19 Apr 23, 2024

Cara Buckwell, originally from Concord, North Carolina, graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in building sciences with a concentration in construction management... Features, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

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

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
Ann Morris receives recognition, celebration, and balloons to celebrate being named Burke County Public School’s 2021 Teacher of the Year.  Photo submission, Jonelle Bobak

Top of the Class Oak Hill Elementary’s Ann Morris named Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021

Congratulations to alumna, Ann Morris! She completed her M.A. in reading education at App State! 

In the Media, Alumni Update, Literacy Education
Kelsey Byrd

Alumni Update: Kelsey Byrd ’13 Apr 27, 2021

Kelsey Byrd, originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, and Hendersonville, North Carolina, graduated in 2013 with a B.S. in elementary education.

Features, Alumni Update, Elementary Education
Daniel Prouty

Alumni Update: Daniel Prouty ’09 Apr 13, 2021

Daniel Prouty, originally from North Wilkesboro, North Carolina, graduated in 2009 with a B.S.

Features, Alumni Update, History Education
Ann Grogan

Alumni Update: Ann Grogan ’19 Mar 29, 2021

Ann Grogan (née Furr), from Hudson, North Carolina, graduated in 2019 with a... Features, Alumni Update, Career and Technical Education

Bethany Jones

Alumni Update: Bethany Coelho Jones ’04 Mar 23, 2021

Bethany Jones (née Coelho), originally from Smithfield, North Carolina, graduated in 2004 with a B.S.

Features, Alumni Update, Special Education
Tina Weldon

‘Teacher of the Week’ helping English language learners succeed Mar 12, 2021

Congratulations to RCOE alumna Tina Weldon! 

In the Media, Alumni Update
Watauga County Schools Teachers of the Year

WCS names Teachers of the Year Mar 12, 2021

Congratulations to Appalachian alumni Maura McGlamery '12, Meagan Kingdon '15, Calvin Cole '14, Misty Hyler '96, Lauren Harkey '11, Haleigh... In the Media, Alumni Update

Patty Buckner and Scott Elliot

Parkway Principal Patty Buckner named principal of the year Mar 12, 2021

Congratulations RCOE alumna Patty Buckner! 

In the Media, Alumni Update