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Three new staff members

Welcome New Staff Members: Spring 2023
Feb 7, 2023

Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE). Read on to learn about everyone and why they joined the...

App State Online bachelor’s, master’s programs named among 2023’s ‘Best Online Programs’
Jan 31, 2023

 This year, Appalachian State University ranks among the top 24% of U.S. colleges and universities for best online bachelor’s programs, accordi...

Statesville High teacher named finalist for 2023 NCCAT Beginning Teacher of the Year Award
Jan 31, 2023

Izabella Botello, an English teacher at Statesville High School, has been selected as one of 27 finalists for the 2023 North Carolina Center for the A...

Concord Middle School principal named Southwest Principal of the Year.
Jan 31, 2023

Concord Middle School Principal Tonya Williams has been selected as the 2023 Wells Fargo Southwest Principal of the Year.Williams was joined Wednesday...

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App State Remains First in Number of NBCT Teachers for Seventh Consecutive Year
Jan 30, 2023

For the seventh consecutive year, Appalachian State University leads the nation for the number of its alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers...

Former English teacher Kerri Huffman finds ‘simple joy’ in writing her first novel
Jan 25, 2023

During her 36-year career as an English teacher at North Stanly High School, Kerri Huffman enjoyed the chance to unleash her creative side through the...

Davidson County teacher publishes first book
Jan 25, 2023

Growing up, Sydney Sanders could get lost in book series, plowing though "The Hunger Games" saga and Percy Jackson books.Now the Davidson County Welco...

Award

RCOE Awards 2023: Nominate an OUTSTANDING Faculty or Staff Member
Jan 23, 2023

Nominate an outstanding faculty or staff member for a Reich College of Education Award.Making NominationsAny student, faculty member, or staff member ...

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Rhododendron Society Awards: 2023 Call for Nominations
Jan 23, 2023

Do you know an outstanding educator? We want to celebrate their accomplishments! Nominate someone today for the Reich College of Education Rhododendro...

Dan Li

Alumni Update: Dr. Dan Li ’14
Jan 23, 2023

Dr. Dan Li, originally from China, graduated in 2014 with an M.A. in professional school counseling. She completed her Ph.D. in counselor education an...