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Lacy Martin

App State alumna’s mantra for students: ‘Make your story — don’t let it make you’
Aug 27, 2019

Lacy Martin ’18, of King, faced many challenges through her young adult life. She believes her perseverance has made her a stronger person and a bet...

Nick Buckwell and family

Alumni Update: Nick Buckwell ‘13
Aug 22, 2019

Nick Buckwell, originally from Kannapolis, North Carolina, graduated in 2013 with a B.S. in history secondary education and a minor in English. A...

Students from Appalachian State University and Winston-Salem State University

Appalachian partners with Winston-Salem State to provide social justice program for future teachers
Aug 21, 2019

A new program is helping future educators at two North Carolina universities — Appalachian State University and Winston-Salem State University ...

Superintendent Scott Elliott, Mabel Principal Elin Reuben, Green Valley Principal Gordon Prince and Valle Crucis Principal Bonnie Smith.

WCS names three new principals
Aug 20, 2019

Gordan Prince earned his B.S. in middle grades education and Masters in School Administration from Appalachian State University.The Watauga County Boa...

Dr. Leslie McKesson and NC Rep. Hugh Blackwell.

Retired educator appointed to state commission
Aug 20, 2019

Leslie McKesson is a three-time graduate of Appalachian State University and the Reich College of Education: M.A. in Higher Education, Ed.S. in Higher...

Plants project

Bradbury and Wilson Receive Grant to Collaborate with Area Schools on Inquiry-based Science Lesson
Aug 12, 2019

Dr. Leslie Bradbury and Dr. Rachel Wilson, professor and associate professor of science education in the Department of Curriculum and Instruction in t...

Kirsten Cole

Kirsten Cole Awarded $15,000 Counseling Fellowship From NBCC and Affiliates
Aug 8, 2019

The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), recently selected Kirsten Cole, of Blowing Rock, North Caroli...

Justin Kitts

Alumni Update: Justin Kitts ‘10
Aug 8, 2019

Justin Kitts, originally from Minot, North Dakota, graduated in 2010 with a M.A. in college student development (now student affairs administration). ...

Tiffany Rush Receives Miss America Academic Achievement Award and Six Scholarships from Miss North Carolina Competition
Aug 5, 2019

Senior biology secondary education major Tiffany Rush, from Asheboro, North Carolina, received the Miss America Academic Achievement Award at the Miss...

Jackie Tingen

Alumni Update: Jackie Tingen '18
Jul 25, 2019

Jackie Tingen, originally from Fuquay Varina, North Carolina, graduated in 2018 with a M.A. in instructional technology education. She completed her B...