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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.  

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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.

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Good teacher recruiting year Sep 10, 2019

The Wilkes County School District is starting the new school year with about 86 new teachers and other certified personnel.

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Juli Moore

O.C. STONESTREET: Meet Iredell County's new library director Aug 27, 2019

Moore graduated with her Master's degree in Library Science in 2014 from Appalachian State.

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Superintendent Scott Elliott, Mabel Principal Elin Reuben, Green Valley Principal Gordon Prince and Valle Crucis Principal Bonnie Smith.

WCS names three new principals Aug 20, 2019

Gordan Prince earned his B.S. in middle grades education and Masters in School Administration from Appalachian State University.

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Dr. Leslie McKesson and NC Rep. Hugh Blackwell.

Retired educator appointed to state commission Aug 20, 2019

Leslie McKesson is a three-time graduate of Appalachian State University and the Reich College of Education: M.A. in Higher Education, Ed.S... In the Media

Kirsten Cole

Kirsten Cole Awarded $15,000 Counseling Fellowship From NBCC and Affiliates Aug 8, 2019

The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Kirsten Cole, of Blowing Rock, North... In the Media

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Future teachers visit Hickory Public Schools Apr 30, 2019

Trisha Caviness-Bliss is the Director of the Public School Partnership. Her CI 1010 class visited Hickory Public Schools. 

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National Science Teachers Association Announces Recipients of its 2019 Teacher Awards Program Apr 30, 2019

Dr.  David Wiley is a professor in the Curriculum and Instruction department. 

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Dr. Barbara Howard

Hello, Привет, and New Collaborative Spaces Apr 16, 2019

Dr. Barbara Howard is an associate professor in the Leadership and Educational Studies department. Dr.

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