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 UpdateACS 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
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
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
New group looks to redefine rural higher education policy Feb 1, 2022
The Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC) is a cross-institutional research collaborative with Appalachian State University's... In the Media, Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges
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
Disabled students find unique opportunities at App State Jan 18, 2022
Nicholas Curry just wrapped up his first semester at Appalachian State University.
In the Media, Scholars with Diverse Abilities
ADPi’s Macey Barnes crowned Top of the Rock Nov 23, 2021
Congratulations to elementary education major, Macey Barnes on being named Top of the Rock!
In the Media, Elementary Education
App State professor highlights importance of Native American history Nov 23, 2021
A professor is sharing positive stories about Native American history for students in Appalachia.
In the Media, Inclusive Excellence