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2024 NC Principals of the Year

Beckie Spears named 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year May 28, 2024

Congratulations to Appalachian State University alumna, Beckie Spears '15 on being named the 2024 Wells Fargo North Carolina Principal of the Year!

In the Media, Alumni Update, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, School Administration

Student and Teacher Come 'Full Circle' as J.V. Washam Educators May 28, 2024

Olivia Bartholomew-Schoch discovered her love of reading in fourth grade while attending J.V. Washam Elementary.

In the Media, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education, Teacher Education
Virginia Griffith

Cuthbertson Middle teacher off to a strong start May 31, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Virginia Griffith '21 on being named Beginning Teacher of the Year for Union County Public Schools!

In the Media, Alumni Update
From left to right: Paula Hicks, Christian Cook, Abigail Swanger, Moriah Stegall, Julia Sisbarro, Caroline Phillips, Brandie Peede, Alex Neofotis, April Rominger, Carrie Hagaman and Elizabeth Hutelymer.

Eight local early childhood education programs receive accreditation May 9, 2022

Eight local early childhood care and education programs received recognition for providing a higher standard of quality care to young children in... In the Media, Lucy Brock Child Development Program, Child Development

Shannon Richardson

Teaching from the heart Apr 19, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Shannon Richardson '14 on being named Wilkes County Teacher of the Year!

In the Media, Alumni Update
Lucy Brock Teachers Award

PBS NC and Children’s Council recognize local early care and education providers Apr 12, 2022

On Tuesday, April 5, 2022, PBS NC and the Children’s Council of Watauga County recognized local early care and education programs that are g

In the Media, Alumni Update, Lucy Brock Child Development Program
Chelsy Payne

City schools name Payne Principal of Year Mar 28, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Chelsy Payne '17! She completed her graduate certificate in school leadership from App State.

In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration
Angena LeBarre

Pitt County Schools Middle School Teachers of the Year Mar 25, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Angena LeBarre '16 '18! She received her B.S. in special education and M.A. in reading education.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
Sumer Williams

Sumer Williams named Outstanding Secondary Mathematics Teacher Mar 25, 2022

Congratulations to alumna Sumer Williams '12 '18! She received her B.S. in elementary education and her M.A.

In the Media, Mathematics Education, Alumni Update
Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year

Patrick Sukow named Principal of the Year Mar 15, 2022

Congratulations to Masters of School Administration alum Patrick Sukow, Blowing Rock School principal, on being named the Watauga County Schools... In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration

Watauga County Schools Teachers of the Year

Watauga County Schools names teachers of the year Mar 15, 2022

Congratulations to App State alumni Carla Greene, Courtney Hicks, Jeanie Hicks, Jennifer Lacy, Christy Laws, and Randy McDonough on being named... In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

Amber Horton

Gentry Middle names 2022 Teacher of the Year Mar 1, 2022

Congratulations to Amber Horton '07 on being named Teacher of the Year. She received her B.S. in physical education from App State.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Health and Physical Education