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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.

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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

Kelly Johnson ‘02 with her son, Charlie, at Twetsie. Photo submitted

Alumni Update: Kelly Johnson ‘02 Mar 4, 2019

Kelly Johnson (née Riddle), originally from Mount Airy, North Carolina, graduated in 2002 with a B.S. in elementary education.

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International Student Teaching: 24 Students Receive Spring 2019 Placements Feb 12, 2019

What will you learn by exploring new places and meeting new people?

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Meet the New Spring 2019 Education Peer Ambassadors

Meet the New Spring 2019 Education Peer Ambassadors Feb 11, 2019

The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian... Features

Students and Faculty Present and Volunteer at the 2019 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Conference

Students and Faculty Present and Volunteer at the 2019 North Carolina Council for Exceptional Children Conference Feb 7, 2019

Undergraduate students, Michael Jefferies, Raiann Rosier and Alex Trejo-Sanchez, along with Dr.

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Welcome New Staff Members: Spring 2019

Welcome New Staff Members: Spring 2019 Feb 5, 2019

Welcome new staff members to Appalachian State University's Reich College of Education (RCOE).

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Jennifer Clark ‘98 ‘03

Alumni Update: Jennifer Clark ‘98 ‘03 Feb 1, 2019

Jennifer Clark (née Warren), originally from Taylorsville, North Carolina, graduated in 1998 with a B.S. in special education.

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