Staff Spotlight: Darron Daniels
Sep 21, 2023
I am working to influence how the student conduct referral process works through implementing restorative and other best practices that reduce suspensions, focus on community developme
Enrollment opens for App State's Lab Schools in Triad
May 31, 2023
There are two in the Triad that service elementary aged students, one in Elkin and another in Walkertown. Dr.
At App State lab schools, empowered teachers foster supportive classrooms for K–5 students
May 15, 2023
At Appalachian State University’s two lab schools in Walkertown and Elkin, K–5 students have access to a one-of-a-kind elementa
Staff Spotlight: Heather Wham
May 11, 2022
I help students change their mindsets about their abilities and understand that mistakes are a part of learning.
App State’s Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program celebrates a decade of transforming lives
May 2, 2022
Fifth graders at App State’s Academy at Middle Fork — a public lab school in Walkertown serving grades K–5 — pai
Staff Spotlight: Marisol Martinez
Apr 19, 2022
My favorite part about working at the Academy is seeing the students come into school every morning — I love seeing their happy
Staff Spotlight: Bernadette Sexton
Mar 23, 2022
My favorite part about working at the Academy is when students say that they don't want to leave school — they want to stay long
Advisory Board Meeting Announcement - March 3, 2022
Feb 15, 2022
The Middle Fork Advisory Board of Appalachian State University will meet vi
N.C.'s 7th lab school opens in Elkin this fall
Feb 15, 2022
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Staff Spotlight: Elif Erginer
Feb 7, 2022
With a strong sense of justice and equality, I aim to create a climate of compassion and intentional equity at the Academy.
Beyond the Classroom: Student Groups at the Academy
Jan 20, 2022
Similar to the students on the campus at Appalachian State University, the mini-Mountaineers at the Academy at Middle Fork have opportunities to...
Staff Spotlight: Jessica Hill
Jan 18, 2022
I chose to work at the Academy because I believe in what the school stands for and is trying to achieve.
Staff Spotlight: Sarah Macrow
Dec 15, 2021
I feel that it is up to all of us — whether you are a classroom teacher or not — to teach our youth because everything has