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Wooten named teacher of the year Apr 25, 2024

Wilkes Central High School social studies teacher Breanna Wooten was recognized as the Wilkes County Schools’ 2024-25 teacher of the year Tuesday night.

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Watauga County Childcare Study Data Released Apr 18, 2024

The Watauga Economic Development Commission and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the results of a comprehensive study of the childcare landscape in Watauga County. ... In the Media, Child Development, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education

The ETL team pictured with school administrator and leaders who attended a summer convening session to learn more about supporting teachers in the self-directed learning process.

Grantee Spotlight Apr 9, 2024

Empowering Teacher Learning (ETL) focuses on shifting the way teachers engage with professional learning to maintain licensure in rural, western North Carolina, from district-directe

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Kathy Amos

Longtime Burke educator named Yancey County superintendent Apr 9, 2019

Kathy Amos is an Appalachian alum, completing her B.S. in physical education and her Ed.S. in Educational Administration.

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four under forty

Finalists announced for third annual 4 Under 40 awards Apr 9, 2019

Brian Bettis is an Appalachian alum, completing his B.S. and M.A. in elementary education, and his Ed.S. in school leadership.

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WCS Teachers of the Year

WCS names Teachers of the Year Apr 2, 2019

Anne Donadio, Sarah Holt, Carly Mize, Gayle Oliver, Jennifer Williams, and Mitchell Wright are all Appalachian alums, completing either their... In the Media

Shauna Caldwell

Making Their Mark: Mountaineers Apr 2, 2019

Shauna Caldwell graduated with her BFA in Art Education in 2018 and is currently pursuing her master's in Appalachian Studies.

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David Stegall

New superintendent of innovation has strong North Carolina ties Apr 2, 2019

Dr. Stegall received his Ed.S. in 2007 and Ed.D. in 2011 from Appalachian.

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Derrick Barnes signs books

Author visits Middle Fork Academy, talks to kids about new book Apr 2, 2019

Award-winning children’s author Derrick Barnes stopped by the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork this week to read to the s

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Gentry taps Cave as teacher of year Mar 26, 2019

Kelly Cave received her master's in instructional technology in 2006.

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Amber Flippen

Flippen named EC director Mar 11, 2019

Alumna Amber Flippen '07 '09 has been named exceptional children director for Surry County schools.

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Since becoming University of North Georgia’s dean of Mike Cottrell College of Business in February, Marty Gowan has taken strides to better prepare students for their careers. (Photo/Peggy Cozart, University of North Georgia)

How University of North Georgia’s new business college dean is paving a path for other first-generation college students Mar 11, 2019

Alumna Mary Gowan '81 has been named Dean of the University of North Georgia’s Mike Cottrell College of Business.

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Rayjon Davis acts as President Barack Obama in the Academy at Middle Fork's Living Wax Museum.

Breathing life into black history at the Academy Mar 7, 2019

During the month of February, the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork Elementary School celebrated Black History Month through... In the Media