Debbie Poulos, Senior Lecturer, ([email protected]) 

Debbie Poulos has taught at App State since 1999. She teaches Public Speaking, Nonverbal Communication, Intercultural Communication and Communication Studies Senior Capstone, and is on the Chair Advisory Board for the Communication Department. Prior to teaching, Debbie ran her own Recruiting Company, Rehab Plus, placing Physical Therapist, Occupational Therapist and Speech Pathologist throughout the United States. Debbie received her BS in Communication from Appalachian State University and her MA in Leadership and Higher Education from Appalachian State University. She has extensive international travel experience and has led seven study abroad trips to Mexico, Belize, Costa Rica, and Dominican Republic.

Carey Maple, Senior Lecturer, ([email protected])

Carey Maple has taught at App State since 2015. She teaches Thinking through Communication, Public Speaking and Communication in Organizations, and also heads up the Department’s annual alumni networking event, Spring Forward. Prior to moving to Boone, Carey worked in sales and marketing for CNN, Turner Broadcasting, CNN.com and Starz Encore Group in Atlanta, GA. Carey received her BA in Communication from Mercer University and her MA in Communication from Auburn University.She has extensive international travel experience and has studied abroad in Russia, Finland, England, France, Germany, Belgium and Luxembourg. 

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