Meet our Staff

The James Center staff serves in a variety of roles to support and advise teacher education majors at Appalachian State University. Click on the staff profiles below to book an appointment with a staff member.

Staff

Picture of Hannah Magee

University Program Associate

(828) 262-6095

Hannah Magee assists the James Center for Student Success and Advising, with her duties including:Managing the... [read more]

Mary Reeder

Assistant Director for Student Engagement / ACES Program Director

(828) 262-8915

Reeder, a two-time App State alum, is the Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Appalachian Community of... [read more]

Director of the James Center for Student Success and Advising

Lindsay Cotten

Associate Director of Admissions-Recruitment and Special Programs

(828) 262-7384

Lindsay is a two time App State and RCOE alum. She graduated in 2021 with her degree in Elementary Education. Lindsay... [read more]

Laney Crumbley

Scholarship Coordinator and Accelerated Admissions Recruiter

(828) 262-8554

Laney Crumbley has joined the Reich College of Education’s (RCOE) Office of the Dean as the Coordinator of Scholarships... [read more]

Advising Team
Staff

Dr. Amanda Everhart picture

Assistant Director for Retention and Recruitment Initiatives

(828) 262-3168

Originally from Wilkes County, NC Dr. Everhart has a great love for App State! Her parents are both alumni, and she has... [read more]

Headshot for Dr. Mel Falck

Undergraduate Teacher Education Advisor

(828) 262-2696

Dr. Falck earned his undergraduate degree in Sociology and Art from West Liberty University in 2002.  Upon... [read more]

Undergraduate Teacher Education Advisor

(828) 262-8914

Justin Hites attended the University of North Florida in Jacksonville, FL where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in... [read more]

Michael Jones

Undergraduate Teacher Education Advisor

(828) 262-2685

Michael Jones is a native of New York City. He earned his undergraduate degree in History from Clarion University.... [read more]