College Access Partnerships

About: I have an Associates Degree in Accounting from Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute, and I am currently attending Appalachian State University to get my Bachelor's Degree. I previously worked at Caldwell County Schools for 12 years, first as a substitute teacher and later in the Finance department. At the beginning of 2024, I started at Appalachian State University in the Payroll Department. In Payroll I enjoyed gathering and analyzing data to make sure employees get paid in a timely manner. I am now excited to learn more in my new position as Accounting Technician for College Access Partnerships. I love working with numbers and researching problems to find solutions. Hopefully this skill will be beneficial in my new role with CAP. 

About: I received an Associate Degree in Art from Wilkes Community College in 2016 and Bachelor's Degree of Elementary Education with a minor in Social Studies from Appalachian State in 2018. I have taught third grade, sixth grade, and CTE courses at the High School level. I am very passionate about student success and helping students reach their goals and full potential. 

About: At Appalachian State University, Corinne has previously served as coordinator of academic initiatives, where she was instrumental in growing the university’s Residential Learning Community programs to help bridge the gap between the in- and out-of-classroom experience for Appalachian students. After taking a short stint away from education to work in health care management and to be closer to family in Idaho, Corinne returned to Boone, NC in 2015 and has played an important role in growing CAP's program and grant portfolio. She is published in 3 scholarly journals. Corinne is a 2016 graduate of the North Carolina Education Policy Fellowship Program and current co-coordinator of the program in partnership with the NC Public School Forum. She lives in Blowing Rock, NC with her husband, son, and two cats, where they enjoy hosting families from all over the world in their successful Airbnb business.

Education: B.S. in physical education from Missouri State University (2005) |  M.S. in college student personnel from Arkansas Tech University (2009)

Accolades:  Grants Funded: GEAR UP, September 2020, $29.8 million; Education, Innovation, & Research (EIR), December 2020, $12 million; On Ramp Appalachia- Rural Postsecondary Economic Development (RPED) grant, January 2024, $2.2 million.  Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP) graduate, 2016. Chancellor's Academic Leadership Development Program (ALDP) graduate, 2018. Hunt Institute Elevate NC graduate, 2023.

Professional Organizations: National Council for Community and Education Partnerships (NCCEP), National College Attainment Network (NCAN), Institute for Educational Leadership (IEL), American Educational Research Association (AERA)

Leadership Roles: Coordinator, Education Policy Fellowship Program

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About: Brittany Brady is a former Elementary Educator, Instructional Coach, and Beginning Teacher Mentor. She attended Wilkes Community College, obtaining an Associate in Arts Degree, followed by a transfer to Appalachian State University, receiving a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education. Mrs. Brady earned her Master’s in Arts in Administrative Leadership from Grand Canyon University. A Google Certified Educator with a passion for developing teacher leaders, she currently serves as an Academic Innovation Specialist at Appalachian State University working with the academic team during the current GEAR UP grant.

Education: B.S Elementary Education | M.A. Administrative Leadership