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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
Kale Barnes at NCACTE

Kale Barnes ’23 Named Finalist for NCACTE’s Student Teacher of the Year Oct 10, 2023

Music education alum Kale Barnes ’23 was named one of the top five finalists for the... Features, Teacher Education, Music Education

Education Peer Ambassadors

Meet the Fall 2023 Education Peer Ambassadors Oct 3, 2023

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

New Staff

Welcome New Staff Members: Fall 2023 Aug 29, 2023

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

Features, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Scholars with Diverse Abilities, Teacher Education
New Leadership

New People in Leadership Roles in the RCOE Aug 29, 2023

As part of the re-envisioning of the academic departments in the college and new hires this summer, there are new folks in leadership roles in... Features, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Mathematics and Science Education Center

Collage of photos from the Innovation Expo

Public School Partnership Hosts Innovation Expo Aug 1, 2023

On Thursday, June 15, 2023, the Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education’s (RCOE)... Features, Public School Partnership