Phone: 828-262-2680
Email: moretzsm1@appstate.edu
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/stephaniemariemoretz
Ms. Stephanie Moretz is an Appalachian alumna with a master’s degree in Higher Education. She currently serves as an instructor for Business 4000, the college’s capstone course that evaluates students’ skills in oral and written communication, critical thinking, and making connections from local experiences to global perspectives. While teaching, she is also pursuing her PhD in Higher Education at UNC Greensboro.
Stephanie is an educator, researcher, and student whose work focuses on building more inclusive systems in higher education—particularly for neurodivergent learners. Her research explores individual learning styles, student success, and how campus structures and teaching practices can be reimagined to better support students with diverse cognitive and learning patterns. She is especially passionate about hybrid learning models, student experience design, and the evolving role of AI in academic outcomes.
As a dyslexic thinker, Stephanie brings neurodivergent creativity, systems thinking, and lived experience to her teaching and research. Her work is grounded in helping neurodivergent students navigate higher education, build meaningful communities, and transition into careers where they can thrive.