Good News from Wilkes County Schools
Nov 12, 2024
Wilkes County Schools announced that the 2024-25 Beginning Teacher of the Year is Maria Limon-Jimenez. Limon is a 7th grade English and Language Arts ...
Christian Martin Named Craven County Schools Beginning Teacher of the Year
Oct 30, 2024
Congratulations to alum Christian Martin '23. He received his B.S. in middle grades education, language arts and social studies.During a surprise anno...
“Here and Now”: Latino leaders gather to transform education in North Carolina
Oct 30, 2024
Congratulations to alum JuanEs Ramirez '13 '19!Transforming education for Latino students in North Carolina. LatinxEd brought together Latino leaders ...
Marion Elementary's Angela Wilkerson is McDowell County's principal of the year
Oct 30, 2024
Angela Wilkerson, principal of Marion Elementary School, has been named the 2025 McDowell County Schools Principal of the Year in a surprise announcem...
Dr. Mark Dougherty Receives Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence
Sep 11, 2024
Dr. Mark Dougherty’s commitment to the well-being of the Tri-County Technical College community, through student engagement and proactive leadership...
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 Appalachia...
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 Eleme...
App State celebrates alumni excellence — 3 Mountaineers honored at 2024 Alumni Awards Gala
Jul 22, 2024
Appalachian State University’s Alumni Association honored three Mountaineers at the 2024 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 13 in the Gran...
Alumni Johnson ’59, Phipps ’92 ’97, and Telford ’89 Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society
Jun 10, 2024
Appalachian State University alumni Phillip Johnson ’59, Don Phipps ’92 ’97, and Betty Telford ’89 were inducted into the Rhododendron Society...
Beckie Spears named 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year
May 28, 2024
Congratulations to Appalachian State University alumna, Beckie Spears '15 on being named the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Yea...