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.
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Inaugural cohort of Latinx leaders selected for new Education Equity Fellowship Jun 28, 2021
Congratulations to doctoral candidate María Hofman Hernandez on being selected for the first cohort of the LatinxEd Fellowship!
In the Media, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership
As ‘Teacher of the Year,’ Audra Loftin lets students know music is their own Jun 28, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Audra Loftin '98 on being named Teacher of the Year!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Music Education
Project Spotlight: Teaching for Equity in Appalachia in Mathematics and Science Jun 21, 2021
Dr. Tracie Salinas, Director of the Mathematics and Science Center, with Dr.
In the Media, Mathematics and Science Education Center
Elkin names 2021-22 Teachers of the Year Jun 21, 2021
Congratulations to alumni Darren Pelkey '06 and Keshia Edwards '12 on their Teacher of the Year awards!
In the Media, Alumni Update
Byrd named top superintendent in 8-county region Jun 21, 2021
Congratulations to alum, Mark Byrd '94 '15, on being named the Region Seven Superintendent of the Year!
In the Media, Alumni Update
Gaston County Schools names top teacher, principal of the year Jun 7, 2021
Congratulations to alumni Tyler West '11, Brett Buchanan '06, and Maddison Szucs '17!
In the Media, Alumni Update
Master Your Future May 25, 2021
Alumna Heather Brandon ' 20 shares her experience with the MA in educational media program.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Media, Technology and Learning Design
Ashtyn Berry named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Ashtyn Berry '13! She is currently enrolled in the MA in Curriculum Specialist program.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Curriculum Specialist
Audrey Jones named Rookie Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Audrey Jones '20!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
Top of the Class Oak Hill Elementary’s Ann Morris named Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021
Congratulations to alumna, Ann Morris! She completed her M.A. in reading education at App State!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Literacy Education