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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
Lou Moore

Lou Moore Retires Again! May 8, 2023

Louise (Lou) Moore, internship placement coordinator and elementary block field supervisor in the Reich College of Education’s Office of Fie

Features, Teacher Education
Diane Wilcox

Diane Wilcox Retires Again! May 8, 2023

Diane Wilcox, the early field experience program coordinator in the Reich College of Education’s Office of Field Experiences, is retiring -

Features, Teacher Education
Claudia Palta dancing in Times Square

Claudia Palta Honors Broadway Choreographer Through Dance May 2, 2023

And five, six, seven, eight… By day, Claudia Palta is the student services manager for the De... Features

Mary Beth Crass

Crass Joins RCOE Staff May 2, 2023

Mary Beth Crass has joined the Reich College of Education (RCOE) as an administrative support specialist in the... Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges, Features

Photos from the science lesson

Teaming Up for Lessons Under the Sea Apr 25, 2023

“I love when I can bring in App State folks for my students to learn from,” said alumna Amy Atkins ’16, a middle grades science

Features, Middle Grades Education, Alumni Update, Teacher Education
Rhneea Riddle

Alumni Update: Rhneea Riddle ’20 Apr 25, 2023

Rhneea Riddle graduated with a B.S. in middle grades education with a concentration in mathematics and social studies in 2020.

Features, Alumni Update, Middle Grades Education