Kentucky celebrates 104 new National Board Certified Teachers during virtual ceremony
Kentucky recognized 104 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) during a Feb. 9 virtual ceremony.
Scott County’s Lisa Hanson named recipient of NEA Foundation’s 2023 California Casualty Award for Teaching Excellence
Lisa Hanson, a National Board Certified elementary teacher in Scott County, was named a recipient of the NEA Foundation’s 2023 California Casualty Awards for Teaching Excellence.
NBCT Crystal Culp implements National Board Academy in McCracken County to mentor future NBCTs
Crystal Culp, a U.S. Air Force veteran with over 22 years of teaching experience in alternative education, never imagined a career in education – let alone being a mentor to teachers pursuing National Board certification.
17-year educator inspires others to pursue National Board certification
Noraa Ransey, a NBCT teacher at North Calloway Elementary School (Calloway County) was awarded the KY NBCT Champion Award during a virtual ceremony on Feb. 10.
Pilot program elevates teaching, interest in National Board certification
The National Board Professional Learning Schools program supports schools that are dedicated to ensuring accomplished teaching for all students and that are willing to made systemic changes using NBPTS resources.
New National Board-certified teachers called on to improve education
A group of nearly 200 NBCTs includes a Breathitt County teacher who didn’t earn her certification until the 20th year of her teaching career.
Being a teacher means continuing to learn
Kenton County's Amelia Brown says pursuing National Board certification is a major investment of time and resources, but teachers and students benefit by trying to stretch their abilities.
Kentucky produces bumper crop of National Board teachers
The second-largest class of National Board-certified teachers the state has produced includes a Calloway County teacher who is happy to use her story of struggle to encourage others.
New class of National Board-certified teachers celebrated
The newest class of 18 NBCTs includes a first for one Kentucky district, and many more will be coming behind them.
Districts backing National Board certification
A number of schools and districts are supporting their teachers who want to become National Board certified – and even recruiting them.