Students from the Leadership Studies and Higher Education programs completed a 12-day study abroad experience in Scotland! Co-led by Megan Kasper and Dr. Stacey Garrett, students examined leadership in government, education, public service, and civic life.

🎉 Celebrate 85 Years of Impact of App State’s Lucy Brock Child Development Lab . 📅 July 25 | 🕒 3 PM.📍 Reich College of Ed, Rotunda.👔 Business Casual.📝 RSVP by July 14:

Due to popular demand, the Appalachian Educators Club is bringing back our First For Teaching shirts for a limited-time Summer Sale — now through July 2nd!. Shipping available! Order now:

#FieldExperienceFriday.Each semester, UNC System field experience directors unite to strengthen support for student interns. This May, UNC Charlotte hosted a powerful day of planning, sharing, and collaboration. Together, we’re shaping the future of education across NC.

Now on Display: Nature Connects Us .Presented by Orchesis Alliance, the Expressive Arts student club at Appalachian State University. 📍 Reich College of Education, 2nd Floor.🗓️ On view through May 2026.Come experience how nature speaks through art — and how it connects us all.

At the App State Duck Pond, Professor Quackers is teaching her ducklings how to eat & drink—real-world learning in action! Just like them, our education majors learn by doing through hands-on field experiences. Got a favorite field experience moment? Share your photo & tag us!

Yesterday, the Office of Partnerships and Engagement hosted the fourth annual Innovation Expo, bringing together educators from App State's Public School Partnership, college faculty and staff, and community partners around the theme of "Recruit, Invest, Retain, Innovate!"

App State alumni Dr. James “Jim” Brooks ’85 ’97 ’11, John Thompson ’93, and Dr. Terry Worrell ’88 were inducted into the Rhododendron Society on June 6. Read more about their impact on education:

What an amazing two days at NC A&T for the Western Universities Choice Summit, sponsored by Future Teachers of North Carolina! We connected with passionate high schoolers exploring teaching careers and proudly represented App State and the Reich College of Education. #FIRSTTeach

Looking for a great summer read? The IMC education librarians invite faculty, staff, students, and educators to the Summer Book Chats series, where they explore the world of picture books both those in the university library and ones you share! Learn more:

For the ninth consecutive year, @appstate has been named FIRST in the nation for the number of National Board Certified alumni! And last night, the RCOE and the @AppAlumni proudly celebrated this incredible achievement and a community of dedicated alumni educators. 💛🖤

Innovation is alive at Hiddenite Elementary! Inspired by the App State Lab School model, they’re rethinking education with strategic staffing, creative scheduling & monthly Innovation Days. 💡🖤💛. This isn’t just a lab school thing — it’s an every school thing.

The RCOE is proud to celebrate the incredible fifth grade students at the Academy at Middle Fork as they take the next step in their educational journey! These young scholars have grown, learned, and thrived under the guidance of dedicated educators. 💛🖤.

🥳 Congratulations to the 273 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2025 Chancellor's List - 🥳 And congratulations to the 156 Reich College of Education students named to the Spring 2025 Dean's List -

Sarah Macaluso and Adam Ray have joined the Reich College of Education staff in the Alliance for Research on Regional Colleges. Learn more about about of them and the work they will be doing:

Congratulations to the following App State alumni on being named "of the year" for Gaston County Schools:.Charlotte Friday, Assistant Principal of the Year.Jamie Wallace, Principal of the Year.Leigh Smith, Central Office Administrator of the Year.

Read and watch the celebration:

Gina Holste '05 '10, Valle Crucis School (WCS Teacher of the Year).Sarah Miller '07, Watauga High School.Hester Claire Linville '23, Hardin Park (Rookie Teacher of the Year).Ricky Ward '06, Bethel School (Principal of the Year).

Congratulations to:.Anne Sukow '00 '19, Bethel School.Liz Tincher, Blowing Rock School.Kim Henderson '21, Cove Creek School.Jennie Weschler '21, Green Valley School.Betsy Krause '05 '11, Hardin Park School.Kathy Abi Haydar '17, Mabel School.Megan Laws '18 '19, Parkway School.

Did you know that almost all the Teachers of the Year and the Principal of the Year at Watauga County Schools are App State alumni?! 💛 🖤.