In the Media

ACS educators honored by App State GEAR UP program Mar 21, 2025

On March 3, Ashe County Schools celebrated several exceptional educators for receiving awards from Appalachian State University’s GEAR UP program.

In the Media, College Access Partnerships, Public School Partnership
AMY Regional Library Director Amber Westall Briggs received the award of 2024 N.C. Library Director of the Year.

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

NC Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced Feb 12, 2025

Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching.

In the Media, Teacher Education
Shannon Richardson

Teaching from the heart Apr 19, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Shannon Richardson '14 on being named Wilkes County Teacher of the Year!

In the Media, Alumni Update
Lucy Brock Teachers Award

PBS NC and Children’s Council recognize local early care and education providers Apr 12, 2022

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, PBS NC and the Children’s Council of Watauga County recognized local early care and education programs that are g

In the Media, Alumni Update, Lucy Brock Child Development Program
Chelsy Payne

City schools name Payne Principal of Year Mar 28, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Chelsy Payne '17! She completed her graduate certificate in school leadership from App State.

In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration
Angena LeBarre

Pitt County Schools Middle School Teachers of the Year Mar 25, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Angena LeBarre '16 '18! She received her B.S. in special education and M.A. in reading education.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
Sumer Williams

Sumer Williams named Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher Mar 25, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Sumer Williams '12 '18! She received her B.S. in elementary education and her M.A.

In the Media, Mathematics Education, Alumni Update
Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year

Patrick Sukow named Principal of the Year Mar 15, 2022

Congratulations to Masters of School Administration alum Patrick Sukow, Blowing Rock School principal, on being named the Watauga County Schools... In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration

Watauga County Schools Teachers of the Year

Watauga County Schools names teachers of the year Mar 15, 2022

Congratulations to App State alumni Carla Greene, Courtney Hicks, Jeanie Hicks, Jennifer Lacy, Christy Laws, and Randy McDonough on being named... In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

Amber Horton

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
Amarien Hines

N.C.'s 7th lab school opens in Elkin this fall Feb 22, 2022

Education is taking new shape in North Carolina through laboratory schools

Lab School News, In the Media
Allen Smith

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