Teacher Education

2024 — App State’s 125th year was marked by resilience, progress and opportunity Jan 8, 2025

With the close of 2024, Appalachian State University reflects on a year of remarkable growth and achievements — one defined by Mountaineer resilience, innovation and versatility.

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SCC alumnae credits Career & Promise with success Jan 8, 2025

Gracie Bullington, of Mount Airy, a former Career & College Promise student at Surry Community College, is in the final stretch of a master’s degree in history with a teaching concentrat

In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

Finalists for NCCAT 2025 Burroughs Wellcome Fund NC Beginning Teacher of the Year Award Announced Jan 8, 2025

Twenty-seven educators from across North Carolina have been named finalists for the North Carolina Center for the Advancement of Teaching (NCCAT) 2025 Burrou... In the Media, Teacher Education, Alumni Update

North Carolina Teaching Fellows program announces 210 recipients in early decisions for 2025 Jan 8, 2025

The North Carolina Teaching Fellows Commission has selected 210 individuals to receive North Carolina Teaching Fellows awards for the Class of... In the Media, Teacher Education

"Nobody wants a nervous pilot:" Education leaders discuss leading with compassion Dec 11, 2024

Melba Spooner believes compassion is an important trait to instill in educators.

In the Media, Public School Partnership, Teacher Education
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24 ACES and NCTF Seniors Honored Dec 9, 2024

On Thursday, December 5, 2024, Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) Appalachian Community of Educators Scholars (ACES) and North Carolina Tea

Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education
new staff

RCOE Welcomes Two New Advisors Dec 3, 2024

Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE) welcomes two new advisors this fall: Jonathan Clem and Dr. Andrew Lail.

Features, Department of Leadership and Educational Studies, Doctoral Program in Educational Leadership, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education
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Appalachian State student teachers navigate the realities of teaching Nov 27, 2024

Student teachers Savannah Epley and Laiken Baker from Appalachian State University are nearing the completion of their education as they engage... In the Media, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education, Teacher Education

Dean Spooner at hearing

Chair Bean Holds Hearing on Improving Teacher Preparation Oct 30, 2024

The hearing included witnesses with varying perspectives on the teacher preparation pipeline, such as ... In the Media, Teacher Education

House Committee Holds Hearing on Helping Teachers Succeed Oct 30, 2024

Amid a nationwide crisis in training, recruiting, and retaining teachers, the House Committee on Education and the Workforce held a hearing on... In the Media, Teacher Education

WCS, App State RCOE receive $6,000 grant for Teacher Cadet Program Oct 30, 2024

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education and Watauga County Schools received a $6,000 gift from the Sun Belt Conference as

In the Media, Public School Partnership, Teacher Education
Gracie receives certificate

Gracie Bullington ’23 Named Finalist for NCACTE’s Student Teacher of the Year Sep 24, 2024

History, social studies education alumna Gracie Bullington ’23 was named one of the top five finalists for the... Features, History Education, Teacher Education

ACES Info Session

Appalachian Community of Education Scholars: Apply by February 1, 2025 Sep 17, 2024

Are you a prospective App State student planning to major in education?  Apply now to be a part of the... Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education