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During a recent visit to the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork, Reich College of Education Dean Melba Spooner, left, works with kindergarten and first grade students on a small-group writing assignment.

App State lab school pilots innovative teaching model to support teacher retention and student success Mar 25, 2025

At the App State Academy at Middle Fork, instead of a single teacher handling all responsibilities for one classroom for one grade, a collaborative team of academy educators supports student... Features, Lab School News

Leigh Anna Marbert

RCOE Welcomes New Recruitment, Retention, and Scholarship Coordinator Mar 25, 2025

Leigh Anna Marbert ’10 has joined the Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) Office of the Dean as the Recruitment, Retention, and Scholarship Coordinator. 

Features, Scholarships
Open House

Meet the Spring 2025 Education Peer Ambassadors Feb 4, 2025

The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian State University.

Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
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... Features, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education

new staff

RCOE Welcomes Two New Advisors Dec 3, 2024

Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE) welcomes two new advisors this fall: Jonathan Clem and Dr. Andrew Lail.

Features, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education
Mountaineer Readers on the Jumbotron waving

Mountaineer Readers Celebrated at App State Football Game on November 2 Nov 5, 2024

Mountaineer Readers were recognized for their reading achievements during Appalachian State University’s Education Day football game on Satu

Features, Public School Partnership
Gracie receives certificate

Gracie Bullington ’23 Named Finalist for NCACTE’s Student Teacher of the Year Sep 24, 2024

History, social studies education alumna Gracie Bullington ’23 was named one of the top five finalists for the... Features, History Education, Teacher Education

ACES Info Session

Appalachian Community of Education Scholars: Apply by February 1, 2025 Sep 17, 2024

Are you a prospective App State student planning to major in education?  Apply now to be a part of the... Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education

Extra Yard for Teachers Holding check

Grant Supports Teacher Cadet Programming for RCOE and WCS Sep 17, 2024

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) and Watauga County Schools (WCS) received a $6,000 gift from the Sun Belt C

Features, Public School Partnership, Teacher Education

Welcome New Staff Members: Fall 2024 Aug 27, 2024

Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE).

Features, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education