Eric Groce

        Dr. Eric Groce is a Professor in the Elementary Education program at Appalachian State University where he teaches courses in social studies methods.  He has served over 20 years in academic roles for several universities including Mississippi State University and the University of Texas at Tyler. He holds a Ph.D. in Educational Psychology with a cognate in Gifted Education from Texas A&M University. He has published and presented at the international and national level and his articles have appeared in Social Education, Social Studies Research and Practice, Social Studies and the Young Learner, Middle Level Learning, and Educational Measurement: Issues and Practice. In addition, he has also provided service to national and state organizations through leadership and support roles. and he was awarded the Outstanding Teaching Award for the Reich College of Education for the 2016-2017 academic year.

        He is a former elementary grades teacher who taught in Goose Creek CISD and College Station ISD in Texas and at the Appalachian State University Academy at Middle Fork in Walkertown, North Carolina. He has served on the Carter G. Woodson Book Award committee and is a two time member of the NCSS Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People committee. Additionally, he served as the historical consultant and associate producer for the award-winning  movie Papa said, "We should never forget."  about the Normandy village of Graignes during the D-Day invasion. The Canteen is his first book - but hopefully more are on the way! He lives in Blowing Rock, North Carolina with his wife Robin and their dogs, Sally and Jackson. Their daughter, Chandler, is a student in Seattle. He enjoys playing golf, cheering for the Texas Aggies, and spending time with family.

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