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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. 

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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.

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Sarah LaFrance

Alumni Update: Sarah LaFrance ’20 Apr 23, 2024

Sarah LaFrance, originally from Wyalusing, Pennsylvania, graduated from Appalachian State University with a ... Features, Alumni Update, Department of Counseling, Family Therapy, and Higher Education, Student Affairs Administration

Cara Buckwell

Alumni Update: Cara Buckwell ’19 Apr 23, 2024

Cara Buckwell, originally from Concord, North Carolina, graduated from Appalachian State University with a Bachelor of Science in building... Features, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

Education Peer Ambassadors standing around a sign

Meet the Spring 2024 Education Peer Ambassadors Apr 9, 2024

The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian... Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education

Caroline McKaughan hooded by Dr. Jennifer McGee

Alumni Update: Dr. Caroline McKaughan ’23 Mar 19, 2024

Dr. Caroline McKaughan, from Kernersville, North Carolina, graduated from Appalachian State University with an Ed. D.

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RCOE Awards 2024: Nominate an OUTSTANDING Faculty or Staff Member Jan 30, 2024

Nominate an outstanding faculty or staff member for a Reich College of Education Award.

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