Child Development

From left to right: Paula Hicks, Christian Cook, Abigail Swanger, Moriah Stegall, Julia Sisbarro, Caroline Phillips, Brandie Peede, Alex Neofotis, April Rominger, Carrie Hagaman and Elizabeth Hutelymer.

Eight local early childhood education programs receive accreditation May 9, 2022

Eight local early childhood care and education programs received recognition for providing a higher standard of quality care to young children in... In the Media, Lucy Brock Child Development Program, Child Development

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

Kaitlyn Helton

App State transfer student has a ‘Head Start’ on her career Jan 28, 2021

Kaitlyn Helton is an instructional support associate in McDowell County’s Head Start program — and is pursuing her ... At Appalachian, Child Development