In the Media

Byars chosen to lead Polk County Schools preschool program Read more at: https://tryondailybulletin.com/2025/11/13/byars-chosen-to-lead-polk-county-schools-preschool-program/ Nov 18, 2025

Polk County Schools has named Lori Byars as the district’s preschool director, bringing 25 years of educational experience and deep community roots to the role.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Curriculum Specialist, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, School Administration

Asheville City Schools names 2025 beginning teacher of the year Oct 28, 2025

Asheville City Schools is proud to announce that Lyndsi Devito, a 5th Grade Teacher at Isaac Dickson Elementary School, has been selected as the district’s Beginning Teacher of the Year for

Alumni Update, In the Media, Elementary Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum

New Leadership for Enrollment, Veterans and Student Support Oct 21, 2025

Scarlet Edwards has been named the new associate vice president for Enrollment Services, which oversees Admissions and Outreach, Financial Aid, Registration and Records and Educational Pathways... Alumni Update, In the Media, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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

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
In the Media, Public School Partnership

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.
In the Media, Public School Partnership

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.
In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education

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