All WCS elementary schools accredited NC Pre-K classrooms through Children’s Council Jul 9, 2025
Watauga County Schools operates NC Pre-K classrooms at Bethel Elementary Developmental Day, Green Valley Elementary, Hardin Park Elementary, Mabel Elementary Developmental Day, and Valle Crucis... In the Media, Lucy Brock Child Development Program
Teacher named to governor's advisory committee May 21, 2025
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov.
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Valle Crucis School educator named WCS Teacher of the Year May 21, 2025
Did you know that almost all the Teachers of the Year and the Principal of the Year at Watauga County Schools are App State alumni?!
Congratulations to:
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.
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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.
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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!
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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.
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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!
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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.
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Teacher exchange program enlightens students Nov 16, 2021
An “exchange teacher” program has brought teachers from all over the world to local schools, where they shared their culture with stud
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