The Reich College of Education (RCOE) presents “An Evening with North Carolina’s Teacher of the Year” professional development opportunity.
- Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
- Time: 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm
- Location: Watauga High School Auditorium
Current education majors, alumni, faculty, staff, and educators in the community are invited to attend. Please RSVP here. For disability accommodation, visit odr.appstate.edu.
The event will feature Heather Smith, the 2024 Burroughs Wellcome Fund North Carolina Teacher of the Year.
Smith teaches eighth-grade math at Waynesville Middle School in the Haywood County Schools district. With eight years of experience, she has become a leading figure in education, known for her dedication to student growth and innovative teaching methods. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education K-6 from Western Carolina University and has additional certification in Middle Grades Mathematics (6-9). Smith is also a National Board Certified Teacher.
The programming will begin at 6:30 pm, and light refreshments will be served afterward. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) will be offered for current educators, and professional development credits will be offered for current students.
This professional development opportunity is also being sponsored by App State’s Office of Partnerships and Engagement, RCOE’s James Center for Student Success and Advising, and Appalachian Educators Club.
Questions? Please contact rcoemarketing@appstate.edu.
Coffee Talk on Thursday, March 20, 2025
Not able to attend on Wednesday evening? Stop by the RCOE Rotunda on Thursday, March 20, 2025, from 9:00 am to 10:00 am for a coffee talk. Donna Starks, director of the James Center for Student Success and Advising, will host an open discussion with Smith, focusing on what it means to be a Teacher of the Year and how one becomes a Teacher of the Year. RSVP in Engage.
An Evening with the North Carolina Teacher of the Year
