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Sara Monson

Sara Monson named ACS 2023 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Mar 24, 2023

Congratulations to alum Sara Monson '98 '10 on being named CTE Teacher of the Year!

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Patton Band Director Chad Higdon is pictured with some of his students from The Patton High School Panther Regiment on the campus of Lenoir-Rhyne University in Hickory.

Burke County band director wins prestigious regional award Mar 9, 2023

Congratulations to music education alum Chad Higdon '96!

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Kinyata Adams Brown Receives NASPA’s Bobby E. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award Feb 8, 2023

Kinyata Adams Brown, associate dean for engagement, diversity, and inclusive excellence at Winthrop University, was selected by a national student affairs organization as the recipient of the... In the Media, Student Affairs Administration, Alumni Update

he Caldwell County Board of Education has unanimously selected Dr. Donald W. Phipps as the next superintendent for Caldwell County Schools.

New Superintendent Chosen for Caldwell County Schools May 10, 2018

The Caldwell County Board of Education has unanimously selected Dr. Donald W. Phipps as the next superintendent for Caldwell County Schools. Dr... In the Media

CMHC Student, Jenna D. Willis Awarded $11,000 Counseling Fellowship From NBCC and Affiliates

CMHC Student, Jenna D. Willis Awarded $11,000 Counseling Fellowship From NBCC and Affiliates May 4, 2018

The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Jenna D.

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Catina Chestnut

Alumna Catina Chestnut Named Principal of of the New Moss Street Partnership School May 1, 2018

Former Moss Street Elementary principal Catina Chestnut will be returning to her old school in the fall.

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The Girls’ Club poses for a picture at The Local during a post-work brainstorming session. Pictured clockwise from top left: Haley Childers, Audrey Gurkin, Meghan McCandless, Ellen Gwin Burnette and Heather Brandon.

Girls’ Club Mar 30, 2018

Reich College of Education Communications Liaison, Heather Brandon, is also a columnist for local magazine,... In the Media

Watauga Schools Announce Teachers of the Year

Watauga Schools Announce Teachers of the Year Mar 26, 2018

Watauga County Schools named its 2018-19 teachers of the year — one from each school in the district — after they were selected by the

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Teachers are now being asked to punch time clocks.

Teachers are now being asked to punch time clocks. What does that mean for their profession? Mar 19, 2018

This opinion piece was written by Appalachian doctoral student, Chris Gilbert.

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Anna McGeenamed elementary curriculum director

Alumna Anna McGee Named Stokes County Schools Elementary Curriculum Director Mar 19, 2018

Stokes County Schools announced Anna McGee has been chosen as the new elementary curriculum director.

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Jim Brooks in the classroom

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Podcast: The Joy is in the Teaching featuring Alumnus Jim Brooks, NBCT Jan 17, 2018

Jim Brooks, NBCT from North Carolina, finds joy in helping students make connections.

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Judy Mays at Desk

Appalachian State University Alumna, Judy Mays, Retires After 48 Years of Service Sep 26, 2017

A fixture at Mendenhall Middle School for 48 years, Judy Mays truly understands what it means to teach.

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