Background and Expertise
About
Dr. Hannah Reeder serves as the assistant dean for partnerships & innovation in the Reich College of Education. In this role, she oversees App State’s lab schools, the Academy at Middle Fork (K-5) and the Lucy Brock Child Development Laboratory (Birth-5), the Office of Partnerships and Engagement, and the Office of Reimagining Education.
Reeder is driven by a commitment to and belief that innovation is crucial for the continuous improvement of public schools. As a former classroom teacher, school administrator and university instructor, Reeder takes great pride in working in both the educator preparation and PK-12 spaces to redefine and strengthen university partnerships with public schools through innovative practices. She has led efforts to reimagine schooling at the App State lab schools and envisions expanding the innovative work to other schools.
Areas of expertise
- Lab schools
- Teacher prep
- Redesigning/reimagining schools
- University and public school partnerships
- Strategic staffing models
Education/Academic qualification
Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis, EdD, East Tennessee State University
… → 2013
Curriculum and Instruction, MA, Appalachian State University
… → 2009
Elementary Education, BS, Appalachian State University
… → 2005
Research Interests
- Redesigning/reimagining schools
- University and public school partnerships
Disciplines
- Education
Press/Media
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Make Your Trail: Appalachian State University Academy at Elkin
6/5/23
1 item of Media coverage
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Enrollment opens for App State's Lab Schools in Triad
5/30/23
1 Media contribution
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At App State lab schools, empowered teachers foster supportive classrooms for K–5 students
5/15/23
1 item of Media coverage
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