The mission of the National Board is to advance student learning and achievement by establishing the definitive standards and systems for certifying accomplished educators, providing programs and advocating policies that support excellence in teaching and leading and engaging National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and leaders in that process.
The National Board seeks to elevate the status, voice and role of accomplished teachers in shaping a true profession. This includes
1) raising public awareness with respect to the cognitively complex, collaborative and expertise-driven nature of teachers' work;
2) setting higher standards for entry and advancement into the profession; and
3) recognizing accomplished teaching through a rigorous professional certification process comparable to those found in other premier professions, such as medicine, engineering and law.
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2013-2014 Honorees
Marian Basil, Candlewood Middle School
Roberta Berrios, High School East
Vanessa Booth, West Hollow Middle School
Michelle Nolan, West Hollow Middle School
2012-2013 Honorees
Namrata Dixit, Candlewood Middle School
Jessica Nolan, High School East
James Nolan, High School East
Elissa Reichstein, Candlewood/West Hollow Middle Schools
Patrick Rendon, High School East
2011-2012 Honorees
Nicole Baggio, Otsego Elementary
Sarah Baptiste, Otsego Elementary
Jamie Diodato, High School East
Jennifer Ievolo, High School West
Maria Lennon, Candlewood Middle School
Geri Sundermier, Candlewood Middle School
Cynthia Yantz-Cullen, High School East
Nazanene Yaqubie, Candlewood Middle School