Four Alumni Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society Jun 10, 2026
Appalachian State University alumni Mark Byrd ’92 ’94 ’15, Barbara Daye ’59 ’61 ’86, Dr.
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2026 Reich College of Education Award Recipients Named May 5, 2026
Nine faculty and staff members of Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE), along with the Special Education Department of Labor Grant Faculty, were recently honored
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App State ranks among the nation’s top schools for online education, with its App State Online bachelor’s and master’s programs recognized in U.S.
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Polk County Schools has named Lori Byars as the district’s preschool director, bringing 25 years of educational experience and deep communit
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The Public School Forum has announced the newest cohort for the 2025-2026 Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP).
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Alumni Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, Thompson ’93, and Worrell ’88 Inducted into the Reich College of Education Rhododendron Society Jun 9, 2025
Appalachian State University alumni Dr. James “Jim” Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, John Thompson ’93, and Dr.
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The 2025-2026 Gaston County Schools Principal of the Year is Jaime Wallace from Brookside Elementary School.
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Congratulations to App State alumni Justin Carver and Jessica Yates!
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Like mother, like daughters: Special education holds a special place in their hearts Read more at: https://ourdavie.com/2025/03/25/like-mother-like-daughters-special-education-holds-a-special-place-in-their-hearts/ Apr 2, 2025
Like mother, like daughters. Jennifer Custer was a teacher of exceptional children.
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Nine principals from across North Carolina have been chosen as regional principals of the year (POY).
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Chelsy Payne, principal of BH Tharrington Primary School, was named Mount Airy City Schools 2024-2025 Principal of the Year in a surprise fashion... In the Media, Alumni Update, School Administration, Department of Media, Career Studies, and Leadership Development
App State Online degree programs earn high rankings from US News & World Report Jan 31, 2025
The university placed within the top 30% of schools recognized for online master’s education programs as part of U.S.
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Dr. Jessica Anthony Named Northwest Region Principal of the Year Jan 31, 2025
Congratulations to Dr. Jessica Anthony '13, principal of Davenport A+ Elementary Schools and App State alumna.
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