Watauga County Childcare Study Data Released Apr 18, 2024
The Watauga Economic Development Commission and the Boone Area Chamber of Commerce are pleased to announce the results of a comprehensive study of the childcare landscape in Watauga County. ... In the Media, Child Development, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education
Grantee Spotlight Apr 9, 2024
Empowering Teacher Learning (ETL) focuses on shifting the way teachers engage with professional learning to maintain licensure in rural, western North Carolina, from district-directe
In the Media, College Access PartnershipsCounty partnerships hold key to teacher recruitment and retention, new report finds Mar 25, 2024
North Carolina schools are working to build a more solid pipeline of teachers.
In the Media, Teacher Education, Public School Partnership
Veterans named top teacher, principal Apr 11, 2023
Congratulations to middle grades education and library science alumna Adina Watkins '93 '99!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education, Library Science
Watauga County Schools announces teachers of the year Mar 28, 2023
Congratulations to alumni Amy Atkins '16, Kylie Bolick '11, Ashley Brown '02 '06, Shelby Hatton '19 '22,
In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education
Sara Monson named ACS 2023 Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year Mar 24, 2023
Congratulations to alum Sara Monson '98 '10 on being named CTE Teacher of the Year!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Career and Technical Education
Burke County band director wins prestigious regional award Mar 9, 2023
Congratulations to music education alum Chad Higdon '96!
In the Media, Alumni Update, Music EducationKinyata Adams Brown Receives NASPA’s Bobby E. Leach Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Award Feb 8, 2023
Kinyata Adams Brown, associate dean for engagement, diversity, and inclusive excellence at Winthrop University, was selected by a national... In the Media, Student Affairs Administration, Alumni Update
Hertford County welcomes Dr. Pratt as new superintendent Feb 8, 2023
A ‘meet and greet’ event was held at Ahoskie Elementary School on Thursday, Jan. 26 to officially welcome Dr.
In the Media, Middle Grades Education, Alumni Update, School Administration
Mark Poarch named NC Community College President of the Year Feb 3, 2023 0 Feb 8, 2023
Caldwell County native Mark Poarch was recently announced as winner of the 2022-2023 North Carolina Community College System President of the... In the Media, Higher Education, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, Alumni Update
Statesville High teacher named finalist for 2023 NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Award Jan 31, 2023
Izabella Botello, an English teacher at Statesville High School, has been selected as one of 27 finalists for the 2023 North Carolina Center for... In the Media, Alumni Update, English Education
Concord Middle School principal named Southwest Principal of the Year. Jan 31, 2023
Concord Middle School Principal Tonya Williams has been selected as the 2023 Wells Fargo Southwest Principal of the Year.
In the Media, Alumni Update
Former English teacher Kerri Huffman finds ‘simple joy’ in writing her first novel Jan 25, 2023
During her 36-year career as an English teacher at North Stanly High School, Kerri Huffman enjoyed the chance to unleash her creative side... In the Media, Alumni Update, English Education