Appalachian State University is leading the nation with the most alumni who are National Board Certified Teachers. That's not just a ranking. It's proof of what happens when a university commits to preparing teachers who go on to transform classrooms and change student lives. To every App State alum who earned National Board Certification: you raised the bar for accomplished teaching. You showed what dedication looks like. And you're making an impact that reaches far beyond your own classroom. C

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"With National Board it really helped me understand how to collaborate with teachers, how to do it as a community and how to get them involved in the classroom. National Board helps you get the big picture of the whole education system. " | National Board for Professional Teaching Standards