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Cherokee High School students share Valentine's Day lesson at Green Valley
Mar 1, 2019

Cherokee High School students traveled to Green Valley Elementary School on Feb. 13 to teach a Valentine’s Day lesson by sharing the traditional Che...

Dr. Chris Blanton and his family

Blanton named WCS Principal of the Year
Mar 1, 2019

 Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.After being appointed as the Watauga High School principal two ...

Dr. Chris Blanton accepting his award

Watauga High School Principal Dr. Chris Blanton Named Principal of the Year
Mar 1, 2019

 Alumnus Dr. Chris Blanton '02 named Watauga County Schools Principal of the Year.Watauga High School Principal Dr. Chris Blanton has been named ...

Lucy Purgason

Lucy Purgason and Co-authors Named Recipients of the Chi Sigma Iota Journal of Counselor Leadership and Advocacy Outstanding Article Award
Feb 27, 2019

Dr. Lucy Purgason, an assistant professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling at Appalachian State University’s Reic...

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Appalachian Educators Club Hosts Inclusive Valentine’s Day Dance
Feb 25, 2019

The Appalachian Educators Club hosted an inclusive Valentine’s Day dance on Friday, February 8 in the Reich College of Education (RCOE). The club is...

Kaleidoscope Snow Day Program offers childcare during snow days
Feb 20, 2019

When neighboring public schools are canceled because of weather, the majority of the time, App State isn’t. Professors at the Reich College of Educa...

Barnanne Creech ‘90

Alumni Update: Barnanne Creech ‘90
Feb 19, 2019

Barnanne Creech (née Wilder), originally from Zebulon, North Carolina, graduated in 1990 with a B.S. in exercise science. She went on to complete her...

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RCOE Research Bonanza is Thursday, March 21
Feb 19, 2019

The Reich College of Education (RCOE) and the Office of Research are hosting a Research Bonanza to assist faculty who want to develop or refine their ...

Gaston teachers earn national certification

Gaston teachers earn national certification
Feb 18, 2019

Twelve teachers in Gaston County Schools have earned National Board Certification, the highest standard for the teaching profession. The newly-certifi...

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OSEP funding supports Appalachian iSHINE scholars
Feb 18, 2019

Students in the speech-language pathology, reading education and special education programs at Appalachian State University will continue to receive s...