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At Appalachian, an institution that was founded in 1899 for the preparation of teachers, we believe in quality teacher education programs. The Reich College of Education is accreditated by the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP).
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September Alumni Spotlight, Martha Trimble
Sep 8, 2016
Meet Martha Trimble, Martha is our September Alumni Spotlight and current teacher in the nearby city of Blowing Rock, where she teaches 4th grade...
September Faculty Spotlight, Devery Ward
Sep 1, 2016
Meet Devery Ward, Devery is an Associate Professor of Reading Education in the Department of Reading Education and Special Education. In addition...
Sarah Marie James Receives Rural Scholarship From the NBCC Foundation
Aug 17, 2016
The NBCC Foundation, an affiliate of the National Board for Certified Counselors, Inc. (NBCC), recently awarded a $5,000 2016 NBCC Foundation rural sc...
Dr. Melba Spooner named dean of the Reich College of Education
Jul 8, 2016
Melba Spooner, Ed.D, has been appointed the newest dean of the Reich College of Education. She made the move to Boone from Charlotte, NC where sh...
