2006 College of Education News
Professor participates in training for Chernobyl survivors
December 2006
Ukraine
Dr. Daniel Leitch from Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education participated in a community development training seminar in October held in the Ukraine. The seminar was part of on-going efforts to provide psychosocial rehabilitation to residents of areas affected by the 1986 Chernobyl disaster.
Picture Caption (Click image for large version):
First row: Marina Vysotska; Second row (l to r) Dan Leitch, Sergiy Vygivskiy, Ludmila Pinska, Yulia Platonova, Tetyana Shpytsya, Anna Yatsenko, Antonina Dobrodey. Third row (l to r) Elvira Zlobina, Natalya Lavriyenko, Ira Prevor, Viktor Odinitsa, Don Maypole
Read the Full Story Online.
ASU Teaching Fellows reveals new website
December 2006
Edwin Duncan
The ASU Teaching Fellows program, housed in the RCOE, has released it's new website for both current and upcoming studens. You can check out the site at http://www.teachingfellows.appstate.edu. The program is designed to encourage students to become teachers in the North Carolina school system.
Education Spotlight: Terry McClannon
December 2006
Appalachian State
The RCOE would like to congratulate TERRY MCCLANNON on his recent completion of coursework to obtain his Education Doctorate (Ed.D). Dr. McClannon's Dissertation was entitled Improving Student Engagement with Universal Design for Learning: A Comparison of Technology and Non-Technology Based Interventions.
"Year of the Perfect Christmas Tree"
December 2006
Washington, DC
The White House has adopted the work of Gloria Houston, noted children's author, graduate of ASU, and recipient of the RCOE's Rhodendron Award, as its theme for the holidays at the White House this year.
The book, THE YEAR OF THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS TREE, is a highly popular one and Gloria was invited to the White House to read excerpts. Mitchell County, Gloria's home county in North Carolina, has also adopted the book and has developed a complete economic package around it, complete with products and tourist events that carry out the theme of the book.
HPC Graduate Student Wins Statewide Award
November 16, 2006
Edwin Duncan
The North Carolina College Personnel Association awarded the Graduate Student of the Year to Appalachian State University college student development major (HPC Department) Susannah J. Lawrence on Nov. 9.
'I was pretty excited and surprised,' Lawrence said.
Appalachian’s Director of Housing and Residence Life Dr. Jeff Doyle, area coordinator Sarah A. Chapman and former area coordinator Mario Rapetti nominated Lawrence for the award.
Read the Full Story online at The Appalachian.
Teachers of the Year honored during Education Day
October 14, 2006
Edwin Duncan
The Teachers of the Year and their principals from the eight county school districts in the ASU Public School Partnership were honored on Saturday, October 14th during half time ceremonies at the ASU football celebrating Education Day. The recipients were introduced and awarded with certificates by Dr. Charles Duke, Dean of the RCOE and Mrs. Diana Beasley, North Carolina Teacher of the Year.
Featured in picture: Karen Emerick, with principal Jennifer Hefner (Bethlehem Elementary School, Alexander County); Marsha Anderson (Blowing Rock Elementary School, Watauga County); Susan Allen, with principal Katherine Hayes (North Wilkes Middle School, Wilkes County); Roger Wise, with principal Mark Garrett (Avery High School, Avery County); Melissa Ashley, with principal John Gregory (Westwood Elementary School, Ashe County); Diana Beasley (Hickory High School); Dr. Charles Duke (Dean, Reich College of Education).
Anne Cannon Scholarship Founders Honored
October 31, 2006
Edwin Duncan
At the recent ASU Foundation Luncheon, Zach and Linda Tate were recognized for their contribution of $100,000 over four years to provide scholarship support to students from underrepresented groups who are preparing to be teachers. Known as the Anne Cannon Scholars, 20 students received scholarships this year. The scholarships are named after Mr. Tate's mother. He is a graduate of ASU and he and his wife Linda reside in Blowing Rock.
The Anne Cannon Scholars (lunch picture) joined Anne Cannon Trust Executive Director, Zach Tate, (second on right) and his wife, Linda, (third in on right) at their home in Blowing Rock for a recent lunch reception. They were also joined by the RCOE Dean Charles Duke (far left) and the Associate Vice Chancellor for Enrollment Services, Dr. Harry Williams (far right).
Read the original posting of this scholarship from June, 2006.
Education Spotlight - Diana Beasley
October 13, 2006
Edwin Duncan
Diana Beasley, a biology teacher from Hickory High School and the state’s 2006-2007 Teacher of the Year, visited Appalachian on Friday, October 13th and spoke with the Appalachian Teaching Fellows.
"Swing for Scholarships" Golf Tournament raises $20,000
October 10, 2006
Conover, NC
The Reich College of Education’s Inaugural "Swing for Scholarships" Golf Benefit was held on October 10, 2006 at Rock Barn Golf & Spa. Over 84 golfers participated and included alumni, friends, faculty, students and staff of the College of Education. The event raised $20,000 with net proceeds to support scholarships and programmatic support for teacher education majors.
The 2007 date will be announced soon!
Proposed Master’s Degree in Elementary Education at CCC&TI Campus
September 2006
Hudson, NC
Appalachian State University is proposing to offer a master of arts degree in elementary education in Caldwell County beginning spring 2007.
A meeting to discuss this program will be held Thursday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. in room 322 Faye A. Broyhill Building at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute. CCCTI is located at 2855 Hickory Blvd. (Hwy 321) in Hudson.
Appalachian faculty and administrative staff members will discuss how an individual who has earned a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and holds an “A” NC teaching license or equivalent from another state may enter this program.
Courses in Appalachian’s off-campus programs are typically taught two nights per week (an average of six semester hours per term), and the off-campus graduate tuition/fees rate for the current year is $140.25 per credit hour for an in-state student. Space is limited. If interested, it is important to attend the meeting.
For more information, call the Appalachian Office of Extension and Distance Education at (800) 355-4084.
Rhododendron Society Makes Special Trip
September 2006
Atlanta, GA
Billy Viger ’72, ’73, one of new three 2006 inductees into the Reich College of Education’s Rhododendron Society, was unable to attend this year’s award luncheon. Since he couldn’t come to the award, Appalachian made sure to get the award to him!
College of Education Director of Development DOLLY FARRELL ’06 and fellow Rhododendron Society inductee JoAnne Vannoy Goetz ’56 traveled to Atlanta recently to personally give Viger his award.
Viger has worked for 30 years teaching at the elementary, middle and high school level both in the public and private school systems in Georgia. During his career he was named Gwinnett County Teacher of the Year in 1981 and appeared on ABC TV’s World News Tonight in 1991 as an expert on teaching health education. In 2000, he received the Atlanta Braves/Bellsouth Excellence in Education Award.
While at Appalachian, he was a force on the Mountaineer soccer team. He was a four-year letter winner for the Mountaineers from 1968-71, serving as team captain and earning offensive MVP honors as a senior.
RCOE Golf Tournament to be held at Rock Barn Golf Course
September 2006
Edwin Duncan
The RCOE will be presenting the 1st Teacher Education Golf Benefit "Swing for Scholarships" on October 10th. The tournament will be held at the Rock Barn Golf and Spa, located in Conover, NC. Brochure.
AET Zone: A 3D Immersive World
August 2006
Edwin Duncan
The Instructional Technology degree program serves hundreds of students each year, almost all of whom live and work more than 30 miles away.
The program coordinators have created AET Zone, a 3D, immersive, scalable world for learning that serves as the social, curricular, and pedagogical hub for all content and most interactions in the Instructional Technology program.
In Memoriam
August 3, 2006
Boone, NC
Dr. Alfred S. Alschuler III, 66, passed away peacefully and surrounded by family on Thursday, Aug. 3. Dr. Alschuler was a devoted teacher and mentor at Harvard, University of Mass. Amherst, and Appalachian State. He served as president of John F. Kennedy University, president of the Institute of Transpersonal Psychology, dean of the Reich College of Education at Appalachian State, and most recently as professor in the Department of Human Development and Psychological Counseling.
Dedicated to Education
July 2006
Caldwell, NC
State and local leaders gathered with college and university administrators at Caldwell Community College and Technical Institute (CCC&TI) late Thursday morning for the ribbon-cutting ceremony of the Faye A. Broyhill Building, which is the home of the Appalachian State University (ASU) Center.
Read the complete story at www.newstopic.net
Smith Family welcomes new member
June 20, 2006
Boone, NC
Curriculum and Instruction professor, Dr. TRACY SMITH, is welcoming a new member to her family this year.
On June 20th at 11:06 pm, Ellary Grace Smith was born at Watauga Medical Center. The RCOE extends its good wishes to Tracy, her husband Tommy, and their new daughter as they celebrate this summer.
Area residents study children’s literature in Germany
July, 2006
Munich, Germany
Eight students in the master of library science degree program at Appalachian State University are in Munich, Germany, studying at the International Youth Library.
This is the second year that Appalachian has offered the study abroad course “International Youth Library Research,” which is hosted by the International Youth Library.
Participants are Sharon Jacob from Pinnacle Elementary School in Rutherford County, Jennifer Dellinger from West Lincoln Middle School, Kishia Moore from Deyton Elementary in Spruce Pine, Elizabeth Stringer and Nicole Boyette from Galax High School in Galax, Va., Jerrianne Queen from the Catawba County Public Library and Kimberly McFall Benfield from East Alexander Middle School.
Read the Full Story at http://www.news.appstate.edu
The group is being led by College of Education professor LINDA VELTZE.
Interim Assistant Dean for Field Experiences
June, 2006
Edwin Duncan Hall
The Dean is pleased to announce that Dr. ROMA ANGEL from the Department of Leadership and Educational Studies has agreed to serve as interim Assistant Dean for Field Experiences for the coming year. She will assume her duties as of July 1, 2006.
Dr. Angel brings a wealth of experience as a classroom teacher and administrator as well as her experience as a faculty member in the RCOE, including experience as program coordinator of the MSA program. Dr. Angel holds the following licensures: superintendent, principal, curriculum specialist, English, and Academically Gifted. She also has served as an elementary school principal, and an assistant principal at the high school level. In addition, Dr. Angel has traveled and presented internationally and most recently was co-director of a summer MSA experience in Puebla, Mexico. She also has been very active in promoting uses of technology to enhance teaching and learning and her publications have appeared in a number of national and international journals and proceedings.
I am very pleased that Dr. Angel has accepted this appointment, and I know we will look forward to working with her in the area of field experiences during the coming year.
Spring 2006 Commencement
May 6 & 7 , 2006
Appalachian State University
Congratulations to all students who graduated from Appalachian State and the College of Education. Our students have made many accomplishments this past year. We look forward to having them in educational environments all across the United States and many internationally.
The RCOE graduation video "Transitions" is now available online via a streaming video feed. A special thanks goes out to JEFF FLETCHER for taking the time to create the video.
Anne Cannon Foundation Contribution
April, 2006
Edwin Duncan Hall
We are very pleased to announce a $100,000 contribution to fund the Anne Cannon Scholarship Program over four years. This funding will provide scholarship aid to high school graduates and current ASU students from under-represented groups, including students of color and economically disadvantaged students.
Preference will be given to NC residents who demonstrate financial need and express an interest in pursuing teacher education at ASU. Students who participated in the Crosby Scholars Program will be given special consideration. Five scholarships will be awarded in each class: five entering freshmen who meet admissions criteria and have at least a 2.5 GPA; ten enrolled freshmen and sophomores and five juniors enrolled in teacher education.
Special thanks to DOLLY FARRELL , RCOE Advancement Officer, and Harry Williams, Assistant Vice Chancellor for Diversity for their efforts in securing this funding from the Anne Cannon Foundation.
Outstanding Program for 2006:
Addictions concentration in Community Counseling (HPC)
March, 2006
Edwin Duncan Hall
The Addictions concentration in Community Counseling (HPC) has been selected as the Outstanding Program for 2006 by the American Counseling Association.
This national award will be presented at ACA's Convention next month in Montreal.
ASU Black History Month: Thalia Coleman
February 14, 2006
Edwin Duncan Hall
The Appalachian celebrates Black History Month by profiling prominent African American figures on the ASU campus Dr. Thalia Coleman has struggled against difficult odds her entire life, but those did not keep her from becoming the first African American woman to gain tenure at Appalachian State University.
Coleman, the first person in her family to go to college, graduated from South Carolina State University with a bachelor’s in speech correction. She went on to earn a master’s degree of arts in speech pathology and audiology from Pennsylvania State and a doctorate in communication processes and disorders from the University of Florida.
Read the Full Story at http://www.theapp.appstate.edu
Lifetime Achievement Award
January 2006
Edwin Duncan Hall
Congratulations are due KAAREN HAYES (LRE), Director of the Parent2Parent Program. Kaaren recently received the Ann Royal Special Recognition for lifetime Achievement Award from the Leo M. Croghan Memorial Foundation for her work with Family Support of the High Country, an organization that provides services to parents and families of children with developmental disabilities.
