All WCS elementary schools accredited NC Pre-K classrooms through Children’s Council Jul 9, 2025
Watauga County Schools operates NC Pre-K classrooms at Bethel Elementary Developmental Day, Green Valley Elementary, Hardin Park Elementary, Mabel Elementary Developmental Day, and Valle Crucis... In the Media, Lucy Brock Child Development Program
Teacher named to governor's advisory committee May 21, 2025
During Teacher Appreciation Week 2025, Gov.
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Valle Crucis School educator named WCS Teacher of the Year May 21, 2025
Did you know that almost all the Teachers of the Year and the Principal of the Year at Watauga County Schools are App State alumni?!
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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
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.
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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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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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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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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One Reason Rural Students Don't Go To College: Colleges Don't Go To Them Mar 7, 2019
Andrew Koricich, an assistant professor with the Higher Education Program (LES), was interviewed for the article.
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Blanton named WCS Principal of the Year Mar 1, 2019
Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.
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Watauga High School Principal Dr. Chris Blanton Named Principal of the Year Mar 1, 2019
Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.
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