Alumni Excellence in Action: Katherine McDonald, art teacher at Cotswold Elementary School Apr 2, 2025
From a young age, Katherine McDonald loved art.
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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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County volunteers honored Jun 10, 2020
Congratulations to Dr. Matthew Thomas-Reid on being named one of the Ashe County Volunteers of the Year!
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Bethel Principal Brian Bettis named WCS Principal of the Year May 28, 2020
Bettis is a three-time Appalachian alum - B.S. in elementary education, a M.A. in elementary education and an Ed.S.
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EBMS’ Gladden named teacher of the year May 26, 2020
Gladden is a two-time Appalachian alumna, earning both her B.S. and M.A. in elementary education!
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WCS names Teacher, Rookie of the Year May 18, 2020
Congratulations to Appalachian alum Ben Brown on being named Rookie Teacher of the Year!
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WCS names 2020-21 Teachers of the Year May 18, 2020
Congratulations to Appalachian alumni Chelsie Eldreth, Angela Watson, Leslie Hall, Tara Watson, Elizabeth Hutelmyer, Leslie Howser and Hunter... In the Media
Watauga County Schools expands agriculture classes to middle school Nov 13, 2019
Brown completed his B.S. in Career and Technical Education in May, and he is currently enrolled in Appalachian's M.S.
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Project Impact Names Kelley Bendheim Executive Director Sep 24, 2019
Kelley Bendheim graduated in 2013 with her M.A.
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