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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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Rubber Ducks

Sober Rubber Duck Races Go Virtual Apr 20, 2020

“Play is important in learning concepts and in dealing with stressful situations,” said Dr.

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Jordan Montgomery

Alumni Update: Jordan Montgomery ’14 Apr 14, 2020

Jordan Montgomery, originally from Tucson, Arizona, graduated in 2014 with a M.A.

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Four from RCOE Help Facilitate Annual INTERSECT Social Justice Retreat Apr 13, 2020

Three Reich College of Education (RCOE) staff members - Mel Falck ’14, Audrey Jones ’15, and Rawdon Marroquin’15, ’19 - al

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Students and Faculty Present at the 2020 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Conference Apr 8, 2020

Graduate students, Kari Cragg ’01, Michael Jefferies ’19, Carolina Parris ’19 and Alex Trejo-Sanchez ’19, along with Dr.

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Jimmy Kramer

Alumni Update: Jimmy Kramer ’10 Mar 31, 2020

Jimmy Kramer, originally from Youngstown, Ohio, graduated in 2010 with a M.A.

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Karen Walker

Karen Walker ’94 ’98 Named RCOE New Teacher Support Coach Mar 31, 2020

Karen Walker ’94, ’98 has been named North Carolina New Teacher Support Coach for Appalachian State University’s Reich College o

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Alicia Ray

Alumni Update: Alicia Ray ’06 Mar 19, 2020

Alicia Ray (née Winebarger), originally from Elkin, North Carolina, graduated in 2006 with a B.S.

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Student Conduct Practice Book Cover

Drs. James Lancaster and Diane Waryold co-author book on student conduct Mar 3, 2020

Dr. James Lancaster, professor of student affairs administration, and Dr.

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