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The image is a collage of three photos. The top photo shows a group of people posing in front of a sign that reads "Future Mountaineers Library." The bottom left photo shows a small room with bookshelves filled with children's books, a table with chairs, and toys on the floor. The bottom right photo shows another part of the room with more bookshelves filled with books, and additional toys and decorations.

Future Mountaineer Library Opens Its Doors with Over 1,000 Books Donated Apr 29, 2025

The Future Mountaineer Library at Appalachian State University’s Hickory Campus has officially opened its doors — and it’s already making a big impact.

Features, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum, Elementary Education
Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray

Macaluso and Ray Join RCOE Staff Apr 29, 2025

Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray have joined the Reich College of Education (RCOE) staff in the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges (ARRC). 

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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

Beth Sibley

Beth Sibley Joins SDAP Staff Oct 25, 2021

Beth Sibley has joined the Scholars with Diverse Abilities Program (SDAP) as an assistant director.

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Michael Jones

Michael Jones Joins RCOE Staff Oct 25, 2021

Michael Jones has joined the Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) James Center for Student Succes... Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising

New Teacher Support Coaches

RCOE Expands New Teacher Support Program with Three New Coaches Oct 5, 2021

Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education (RCOE) has expanded its North Carolina New Teach... Features, Public School Partnership

Appalachian Community of Education Scholars

Appalachian Community of Education Scholars: Apply by November 1, 2021 Sep 28, 2021

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

Education Peer Ambassadors

Meet the 2021-22 Education Peer Ambassadors Sep 28, 2021

The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian... Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising

Jennifer Luetkemeyer and Lisa Poling

Three from the RCOE Participate in the Education Policy Fellowship Program Sep 27, 2021

Three faculty in the Reich College of Education (RCOE) will be participating in the Education Policy Fellowship Program (EPFP): Dr.

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Jason DeHart and Jennifer McGee

DeHart and McGee Recognized by Quality Matters Sep 13, 2021

Two Reich College of Education (RCOE) faculty were recognized by Quality Matters, an initiative supported by the... Features, Literacy Education, School Administration