Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Monday, December 8, 2008

National Board Certification is a demonstration of a teacher’s practice as measured against high and rigorous standards. Offered on a voluntary basis and valid for 10 years, the advanced system complements but does not replace state licensing.

To be considered for certification, teachers are assessed on portfolio entries containing videos reflecting their teaching style, student learning products and other teaching materials. This provides details of how the teachers work and connect with students in their classroom. Candidates for certification are also tested on their knowledge specific to their field.

This year, Fayette County Public Schools welcomes 20 new National Board Certified recipients:

• Lavonna Baumgardner, William Wells Brown Elementary
• Stephanie Byrns, Tates Creek Elementary
• Cindy Caton, Edythe J. Hayes Middle School
• Melinda Caudill, Liberty Elementary
• Jill Craig, Southern Middle School
• Ali Crowley, Lafayette High School
• Shelley Dickson, Liberty Elementary
• Janice Duncan, Stonewall Elementary
• Patrick Goff, Beaumont Middle School
• Diana Hendrix, technology resource teacher
• Jenny Jacobs, Breckinridge Elementary
• Julie Jones, Russell Cave Elementary
• Blanche Kelley, Southern Elementary
• Kellie Little, Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
• Matthew Logsdon, Henry Clay High School
• Alyssa McSpadden, Clays Mill Elementary
• Missi Meiners, Liberty Elementary
• Jessica Mullannix, Veterans Park Elementary
• Vincent Tinker, Lafayette High School
• Cari Wlosinski, Jessie Clark Middle School