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
Staff
Director
Director
Mr. Ike Smith joins the Reich College of Education following ten years as an educator throughout North Carolina. Mr.... [read more]
Associate Director for Retention Initiatives
Associate Director for Retention Initiatives
(828) 262-8914
Dr. Alicia Muhammad is a passionate and committed education professional with over 15 years of service as an... [read more]
Assistant Director for Student Engagement
Assistant Director for Student Engagement
(828) 262-3168
Megan Kasper attended Appalachian State University for both her undergraduate degree in Mathematics, Secondary... [read more]
University Program Associate
University Program Associate
(828) 262-6095
Melissa Isaacs serves the RCOE and the James Center as an administrative specialist. She manages budgets and logistics... [read more]
Undergraduate Teacher Education Advisor
Undergraduate Teacher Education Advisor
(828) 262-2685
Rebecca K. Murray earned her undergraduate degrees in Recreation Management and Technical Photography from Appalachian... [read more]
Undergraduate Teacher Education Advisor
Undergraduate Teacher Education Advisor
(828) 262-2696
Mel S. Falck earned his undergraduate degree in Sociology and Art from West Liberty University in 2002. Upon... [read more]
Associate Director of Admissions for Teacher Education Recruitment
Associate Director of Admissions for Teacher Education Recruitment
(828) 262-8915
Octavia Little formerly taught second and third grades in the Winston-Salem Forsyth County School System. She... [read more]
Scholarship Coordinator and Accelerated Admissions Recruiter
Scholarship Coordinator and Accelerated Admissions Recruiter
(828) 262-8554
Stephanie began her journey in education at Guilford College in Greensboro, N.C. where she earned her undergraduate... [read more]
Student Employees
Student Employees
Office Assistant
Office Assistant
Brandon is a English, Secondary Education major with a minor in Medieval Studies. He is a James Scholar and a founder... [read more]
Graduate Assistant for Appalachian Educators
Graduate Assistant for Appalachian Educators
Libby graduated from Appalachian State in May 2019 with a degree in Elementary Education. She is in the process of... [read more]
Graduate Assistant for Residential Learning Communities
Graduate Assistant for Residential Learning Communities
Danielle Perkins graduated from The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with a Bachelor of Arts degree in... [read more]