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App State alumni lead the nation in earning teaching’s top credential for 10th year in a row Feb 3, 2026

For the 10th consecutive year, App State leads the nation for its number of alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers, with 2,461 alumni having earned the national credential to date.

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Rachel Herrick '13

Alumni Update: Rachel Herrick '13 Nov 15, 2018

Rachel Herrick, originally from Shoreham, Vermont, graduated in 2013 with an M.A.

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Cody Weavil plays a Chinese Erhu. Photo submitted

Alumni Update: Cody Weavil ‘13 Nov 1, 2018

Cody Weavil, originally from High Point, North Carolina, graduated in 2013 with a dual bachelor’s in instrumental music education and saxoph

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Amy White

Alumni Update: Amy White ‘04 '15 Oct 18, 2018

Amy White (née Buchanan), originally from Asheville, North Carolina, graduated in 2004 with a B.S.

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Marie (far left) with her family at her daughter’s MPA hooding ceremony.

Alumni Update: Marie Larson ‘91 Oct 4, 2018

Marie Larson (née Arrington), originally from Pfafftown, North Carolina, graduated in 1991 with a B.S. in elementary education.

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Brian Bettis outside the Reich College of Education

Alumni Update: Brian Bettis ‘05 ‘08 ‘16 Sep 20, 2018

Brian Bettis, originally from Shelby, North Carolina, graduated in 2005 with a B.S. in elementary education. He completed his M.A.

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Cameron Ammann '06 with her husband, Ryan, and daughter, Haddie. Photo submitted

Alumni Update: Cameron Ammann ‘06 Aug 16, 2018

Cameron Ammann (née Savage), originally from Charlotte, North Carolina, graduated in 2006 with a B.S. in elementary education.

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Kate Frye graduated from Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sciences, secondary education (FCS Ed).

Alumni Update: Kate Frye ‘14, Teaching Life Skills Mar 30, 2018

Kate Frye graduated from Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education with a bachelor’s degree in Family and Consumer Sci

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Kelsey Agar ‘14

Alumni Update: Kelsey Agar ‘14, Training Teachers in Tanzania Mar 9, 2018

Kelsey Agar originally from Lexington, North Carolina, graduated from Appalachian State University’s Reich College of Education with a bache

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