In the Media

Wooten named teacher of the year Apr 25, 2024

Wilkes Central High School social studies teacher Breanna Wooten was recognized as the Wilkes County Schools’ 2024-25 teacher of the year Tuesday night.

In the Media, School Administration, Middle Grades Education, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development

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

The ETL team pictured with school administrator and leaders who attended a summer convening session to learn more about supporting teachers in the self-directed learning process.

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 Partnerships
Teachers of the Year

Gaston County Schools names top teacher, principal of the year Jun 7, 2021

Congratulations to alumni Tyler West '11, Brett Buchanan '06, and Maddison Szucs '17!

In the Media, Alumni Update

Master Your Future May 25, 2021

Alumna Heather Brandon ' 20 shares her experience with the MA in educational media program.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Media, Technology and Learning Design
Interim Superintendent Brian Schultz, along with Odell Elementary Principal Dr. Sandy Ward, Interim Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Dr. Kecia Coln and Assistant Superintendent Of Facilities and Auxiliary Services John Legrand, surprised Ms. Berry in her classroom this morning. (Source: Cabarrus County Schools)

Ashtyn Berry named Cabarrus County Schools Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Ashtyn Berry '13! She is currently enrolled in the MA in Curriculum Specialist program.

In the Media, Alumni Update, Curriculum Specialist
Audrey Jones accepts her award from Superintendent Scott Elliott and Parkway Principal Patty Buckner.  Photo submitted

Audrey Jones named Rookie Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Audrey Jones '20! 

In the Media, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education
Ann Morris receives recognition, celebration, and balloons to celebrate being named Burke County Public School’s 2021 Teacher of the Year.  Photo submission, Jonelle Bobak

Top of the Class Oak Hill Elementary’s Ann Morris named Teacher of the Year May 25, 2021

Congratulations to alumna, Ann Morris! She completed her M.A. in reading education at App State! 

In the Media, Alumni Update, Literacy Education
Tina Weldon

‘Teacher of the Week’ helping English language learners succeed Mar 12, 2021

Congratulations to RCOE alumna Tina Weldon! 

In the Media, Alumni Update
Watauga County Schools Teachers of the Year

WCS names Teachers of the Year Mar 12, 2021

Congratulations to Appalachian alumni Maura McGlamery '12, Meagan Kingdon '15, Calvin Cole '14, Misty Hyler '96, Lauren Harkey '11, Haleigh... In the Media, Alumni Update

Patty Buckner and Scott Elliot

Parkway Principal Patty Buckner named principal of the year Mar 12, 2021

Congratulations RCOE alumna Patty Buckner! 

In the Media, Alumni Update
Samantha Couch

Thanks to Teachers: Samantha Couch Feb 18, 2021

Congratulations to alumna Samantha Couch '16 on being named ... In the Media, Alumni Update