Leanna Aker – CJH Science Teacher, Nadine Baxter – SLMS Art Teacher, Laura Nixon – Hedden 5th Grade Teacher, Phil Moseley – CJH Science Teacher, and Ed Scheidt – CJH Language Arts Teacher completed a year of rigorous study and reflection on their teaching practices.

After compiling a portfolio of evidence to show proficiency in a series of standards, teachers attempting this high level of certification must then pass a very difficult written examination.

From the NBPTS website:

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards improves teaching and student learning.National Board Certified Teachers are highly accomplished educators who meet high and rigorous standards.

Like board-certified doctors and accountants, teachers who achieve National Board Certification have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review.NBPTS offers 25 certificates that cover a variety of subject areas and student developmental levels.

In a congressionally-mandated study, National Board Certification was recently recognized by the National Research Council as having a positive impact on student achievement, teacher retention, and professional development.

Since 1987 nearly 74,000 teachers have achieved National Board Certification. These teachers prepare America’s diverse student population with the skills it needs to compete in the 21st century workplace.

Congratulations to Mrs. Aker, Mrs. Baxter, Mrs. Nixon, Mr. Moseley, and Mr. Scheidt.  We are proud of you and this very impressive accomplishment!

]]> http://fife.edublogs.org/2009/11/23/congratulationsnewboardcertteachers/feed/ 8 http://fife.edublogs.org/2009/03/02/celebrating-our-classified-employees/ http://fife.edublogs.org/2009/03/02/celebrating-our-classified-employees/#comments Mon, 02 Mar 2009 16:58:41 +0000 Elaine Smith http://fife.edublogs.org/?p=82 Governor Gregoire has proclaimed the week of March 9-13 as Classified School Employee Week, but here in Fife we’re celebrating all month!  (Please see our website for a schedule of socials to be held in their honor.) We are so lucky to have such an amazing group of dedicated support staff throughout our entire district.  Please take a moment to share your appreciation and thanks to a favorite bus driver, cook, office manager, receptionist, maintenance worker, custodian, educational assistant, playground duty, or technology support staff; or thank them as a group! These dedicated staff members help to create the capacity for teachers to do their jobs and for students to succeed.