Contact: Tammy Lane • First Posted: Friday, December 18, 2009

Twenty-five teachers have recently earned National Board Certification, bringing the total to 99 across Fayette County Public Schools. 

This certification, which generally takes one to three years to complete, 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 the classroom. Candidates for certification are also tested on their knowledge specific to their field.

Congratulations to the latest group in FCPS:

• Shannon Cole, Tates Creek High School
• Melinda Craig, Yates Elementary
• Pamela Dunn, Yates Elementary
• Linda Gayheart, Paul Laurence Dunbar High
• Allison George, Rosa Parks Elementary
• Lori Graham, Clays Mill Elementary
• Hollie Griffith, Rosa Parks Elementary
• Deborah Guy, Rosa Parks Elementary
• Stephanie Haggard, Dixie Elementary Magnet
• Jessica Haney, Squires Elementary
• Kelley Hayden, Lafayette High School
• Catherine Jaquith, Henry Clay High School
• Kathleen Keinath, James Lane Allen Elementary
• Stephanie King, James Lane Allen Elementary
• Lori Laaker, Yates Elementary
• LeeAnn Lewellen, Squires Elementary
• Linda Little, Veterans Park Elementary
• Cheryl Lobaito, Sandersville Elementary
• Stella Loveland, Russell Cave Elementary
• Rebecca Mueller, Bryan Station High
• Eva Robinson, Rosa Parks Elementary
• Michelle Shreffler, Garden Springs Elementary
• Lydia Switzer, Harrison Elementary
• Katrina Weber, Tates Creek High
• Andrea White, James Lane Allen Elementary

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards also is developing National Board Certification for principals. It will be the first phase of an expanded umbrella program, National Board Certification for Educational Leaders, which will not only create standards and an assessment process for principals but also lay the groundwork for a new teacher leader certification.

For more information, visit www.nbpts.org.