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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

Derrick Barnes signs books

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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Amber Flippen

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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Since becoming University of North Georgia’s dean of Mike Cottrell College of Business in February, Marty Gowan has taken strides to better prepare students for their careers. (Photo/Peggy Cozart, University of North Georgia)

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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Dr. Chris Blanton and his family

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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Dr. Chris Blanton accepting his award

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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Gaston teachers earn national certification

Gaston teachers earn national certification Feb 18, 2019

Twelve teachers in Gaston County Schools have earned National Board Certification, the highest standard for the teaching profession.

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Clemmons resident Joni Russell will compete today on “Who Wants to Be a Millionaire.”

Davie teacher competes on 'Millionaire' Feb 4, 2019

Joni Russell graduated in December 2009 with a bachelor's in English secondary education.

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Edgar Zamora: 2007 NC Teaching Fellow

Edgar Zamora: 2007 NC Teaching Fellow Jan 28, 2019

This interview was conducted by email as part of a series on teacher diversity in North Carolina.

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