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Byars chosen to lead Polk County Schools preschool program Nov 18, 2025

Polk County Schools has named Lori Byars as the district’s preschool director, bringing 25 years of educational experience and deep community roots to the role.

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Asheville City Schools names 2025 beginning teacher of the year Oct 28, 2025

Asheville City Schools is proud to announce that Lyndsi Devito, a 5th Grade Teacher at Isaac Dickson Elementary School, has been selected as the district’s Beginning Teacher of the Year for

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New Leadership for Enrollment, Veterans and Student Support Oct 21, 2025

Scarlet Edwards has been named the new associate vice president for Enrollment Services, which oversees Admissions and Outreach, Financial Aid, Registration and Records and Educational Pathways... Alumni Update, In the Media, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Clinical Mental Health Counseling

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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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Brian Hester

Local artist showcases fly-fishing inspired art at Banner Elk gallery Apr 9, 2019

Brian Hester completed his licensure in art education at Appalachian.

There's a certain art to fly fishing.

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Kathy Amos

Longtime Burke educator named Yancey County superintendent Apr 9, 2019

Kathy Amos is an Appalachian alum, completing her B.S. in physical education and her Ed.S. in Educational Administration.

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four under forty

Finalists announced for third annual 4 Under 40 awards Apr 9, 2019

Brian Bettis is an Appalachian alum, completing his B.S. and M.A. in elementary education, and his Ed.S. in school leadership.

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WCS Teachers of the Year

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

Shauna Caldwell

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.

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David Stegall

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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