Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education

Margaret Hardin

Hardin Retires After 26 Years
Dec 9, 2024

Margaret Hardin, the administrative support specialist for student services in the Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, is ...

Six-year-old Keeley Neely colors at her desk inside Hardin Park Elementary in Boone, N.C., on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024.

Student mental health is a top priority for western NC educators after Helene
Oct 25, 2024

Alumna Claire Jensen '05 shares the creative ways she as a school counselor is helping her students cope with the tragedy of Hurricane Helene....

Dr. Mark Dougherty Receives Presidential Medallion for Staff Excellence
Sep 11, 2024

Dr. Mark Dougherty’s commitment to the well-being of the Tri-County Technical College community, through student engagement and proactive leadership...

Welcome New Staff Members: Fall 2024
Aug 27, 2024

Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE). Read on to learn about everyone and why they joined the...