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:
Teachers from 15 countries visit Elkin schools Nov 16, 2021
Elkin City Schools recently hosted visiting teachers from countries around the world through a partnership with Appalachian State University.
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Kim Hindman Recognized As Outstanding Secondary Math Teacher – Congratulations! Nov 9, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Kim Hindman '09! She received her M.A. in middle grades education from App State.
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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
PEP Teacher Recognized for Student Engagement Oct 20, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Alyson Smith '16 '17 on being named Teacher of the Year!
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Justice Named Principal of the Year for Henderson County Public Schools Oct 20, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Marsha Justice on being named Principal of the Year!
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Linda Coutant is Being Mindful Sep 29, 2021
Dr. Linda Coutant '01 '17 shares her experience with the doctoral program and transforming App State into a mindful campus.
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A new farm brings educational opportunities to the high country Sep 21, 2021
Jessica Stetter graduated in 2001 with her M.A. in special education.
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App State alum receives teaching grant Jul 27, 2021
Congratulations to alumna Jenny Darcy '16 on her $2000 grant through Philanthropic Educational Organization's Program for Continuing Education.... In the Media, Alumni Update, Elementary Education
Back in the classroom: Teacher of the year takes unusual journey Jul 16, 2021
Congratulations to alum Todd Parker '95 on being named Rowan-Salisbury Schools Teacher of the Year!
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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!
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