Teacher Education

App State candidates for National Board Certification take a break from App State National Board Support Workshops held Feb. 1 to celebrate App State being the nation’s No. 1 school for National Board Certified Teachers in 2024.

For the 9th straight year, App State alumni lead the nation in earning top teaching credential Feb 12, 2025

As a nationally recognized leader in teacher education, Appalachian State University remains the top alma mater for National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) for the ninth consecutive year.

At Appalachian, Alumni Update, Public School Partnership, Teacher Education

NC Teacher of the Year Finalists Announced Feb 12, 2025

Nine North Carolina educators have been named regional Teachers of the Year in recognition of their outstanding leadership and excellence in teaching.

In the Media, Teacher Education
Open House

Meet the Spring 2025 Education Peer Ambassadors Feb 4, 2025

The Education Peer Ambassador Program is a unique leadership opportunity for students of undergraduate teacher education programs at Appalachian State University.

Features, James Center for Student Success and Advising, Teacher Education, Department of Child Development, Literacy, and Special Education, Department of Learning, Teaching, and Curriculum
Bevin Hunter

Bevin Hunter Recognized as the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year May 9, 2022

Bevin Hunter was named the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year for the 2021-2022 academic year in the Reich College of... Features, Teacher Education

Student Teachers of the Year Finalists

Eleven Finalists Named for the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year May 3, 2022

Eleven student teachers have been named finalists for Appalachian State University’s Student Teacher of the Year Award.

Features, Teacher Education
Watauga County Schools Teachers of the Year

Watauga County Schools names teachers of the year Mar 15, 2022

Congratulations to App State alumni Carla Greene, Courtney Hicks, Jeanie Hicks, Jennifer Lacy, Christy Laws, and Randy McDonough on being named... In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

NBCT logo

App State named nation’s leader for certified teachers for 6th consecutive year Feb 22, 2022

For the sixth consecutive year, Appalachian State University leads the nation for the number of its alumni who are National Board Certified... At Appalachian, Teacher Education

Candace Styers with students

App State Remains First in Number of NBCT Teachers for Sixth Consecutive Year Feb 15, 2022

For the sixth consecutive year, Appalachian State University leads the nation for the number of its alumni who are National Board Certified... Features, Teacher Education

Ashtyn Berry with fellow teachers

Who are North Carolina’s teachers of the year? Jan 18, 2022

Congratulations to alumni Ashley Bandy '15, Ashtyn Berry '13 '21, Meghan Dugan'16, Charlene Horton '19, Ryan Mitchell '11, and Kayleigh S... In the Media, Alumni Update, Teacher Education

Join the RCOE for a Discussion with P-12 Education Leaders Featuring the AppAdvisory Board on January 24, 2022 Jan 14, 2022

In collaboration with the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, the Reich College of Education (RCOE) is hosting “A Discussion wi

Events, Teacher Education, Public School Partnership
Nathan Hartman

Nathan Hartman Recognized as the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year May 8, 2021

Nathan Hartman was named the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year for the 2020-2021 academic year in the Reich College of... Features, Teacher Education

Student Teacher of the Year Finalists

Eight Finalists Named for the Appalachian State University Student Teacher of the Year May 4, 2021

Eight student teachers have been named finalists for Appalachian State University’s Student Teacher of the Year Award.

Features, Teacher Education