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Board of Education Appoints Don Phipps as Next Superintendent Oct 7, 2025

The Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools (WS/FCS) Board of Education has appointed Dr. Don Phipps to be the district’s next superintendent, effective December 1.  

In the Media, Alumni Update, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies

Southport woman excited for Peace Corps service in the Dominican Republic Sep 16, 2025

Sophia Ordonez, a recent Appalachian State University graduate, will serve in the Peace Corps in the Dominican Republic.

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

Fiona Abrams Awarded $15,000 Counseling Fellowship From the NBCC Foundation Aug 21, 2020

The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Fiona Abrams, of Boone, North Carolina... In the Media

Jessie Butler

Jessie Butler Awarded $15,000 Counseling Fellowship From the NBCC Foundation Aug 12, 2020

The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Jessie Butler, of Boone, North... In the Media

Matthew Thomas-Reid

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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Brian Bettis

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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Andrea Gladden

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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Ben Brown

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

Ben Brown Teaching Ag Ed

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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Eva Winkler

Hickory Public Schools teacher honored Oct 8, 2019

Eva Winkler completed her B.S.

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Jill Van Horne and Beth Allen work with horses

LambFarm holds Mustang Mixer spin-off event Sep 19, 2019

Jill Van Horne is the program director of professional school counseling and assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and... In the Media