What is National Board Certification?

National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in K-12 education.

Created by teachers, for teachers, the National Board Standards represent a consensus among educators about what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. 

The certification process requires that teachers demonstrate standards-based evidence of the positive effect they have on student learning in alignment with the Five Core Propositions. They must exhibit a deep understanding of their students, content knowledge, use of data and assessments and teaching practice. They must also show that they participate in learning communities and provide evidence of ongoing reflection and continuous learning.

More than 133,000 teachers across the United States have achieved Board certification.

National Board Certification is available in 25 certificate areas representing 16 different disciplines and four developmental levels and is applicable to most teachers in U.S. public schools.  Recognizing the many demands on teachers’ time, the certification process is designed to be flexible, efficient and affordable.

To become a Board-certified teacher, eligible candidates must demonstrate advanced knowledge, skills, and practice in their individual certificate area by completing four components: three portfolio entries and a computer-based assessment.

Throughout the certification process, teachers will be able to apply the National Board Standards to their classroom practice and connect with other teachers pursuing certification.

Interested in becoming certified? Click on the link below to see the steps involved: 

Getting Started on Your National Board Certification Journey

National Board Certification Grant:

New York State Education (NYSED) is now accepting applications for the Albert Shanker Grant Program for anyone interested in pursuing National Board Certification. This grant assists candidates with almost 100% of the cost for the certification process.

For information regarding the grant program, see:  http://www.highered.nysed.gov/tcert/resteachers/albertshanker.html  .

For more information regarding National Board certification, see: http://www.nbpts.org 

Congratulations to the following WCT members for achieving this great accomplishment! All of us at the WCT are extremely proud of you!!!!

National Board Certified Teachers for 2021
Laura Ineson - Science/Early Adolescence 

National Board Certified Teachers for 2020
Alyssa Anthony - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2019
Suzanna Santos - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2018 

Beth Lohmeyer (JJ) - Exceptional Needs.
Catherine Perri (WJHS) - Second Language
 

National Board Certified Teachers for 2017

Jennifer Garrison - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2016

Patricia Fitzgibbon (RCK) -  Early childhood through young adulthood/exceptional needs.
Martha Jones (OG) - Art/Early and Middle Childhood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2015
Eileen O'Connell (RCK) - Exceptional Needs Specialist/ Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2014
Michael Crocco (JJHS) - Science

National Board Certified Teachers for 2013
Katrina Duffy (JJHS) - Math
Gina Kreso (VWJHS) - Science
Colette Plassmann (VWJHS) - Science
Louise Rose (Myers) - Reading, Language Arts
Jennifer Soltish (JJHS) - Guidance
S.D. Turpin-Orgetas - Physical Education

National Board Certified Teachers for 2012

Linda Gilmartin - Special Education
Kerri Rogers - Math
Jen Cotelino - Math
Norma Chlus - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
Mandy Scalzo - Generalist/Middle Childhood

Cheryl Urquhart - Generalist/Early Childhood
Amy Manfredi - Generalist/Middle Childhood
Brenda Maiolo - Generalist/Early Childhood

Christine Furnia - English
Aileen Basuljevic - Librarian
Barbara Procario - Science
Jennifer Nevel - Special Education

National Board Certified Teachers for 2011

Anne Bogen- School Counseling/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

Michele Bresnahan - Generalist/Middle Childhood

Nicole Caruso - English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence

Karrie Davis - School Counseling/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

Rena Finsmith - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

Elisa Kondor - World Languages Other than English/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood

Lisa Rutigliano - Mathematics/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Patricia Seabloom - Generalist/Middle Childhood

Anne Seymour - Physical Education/Early and Middle Childhood

Jennifer Taylor Literacy - Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood

Christine Zandstra - English Language Arts/ Early Adolescence

National Board Certified Teachers for 2010:

Mary Velez - Mathematics/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Daniel Roberto - Social Studies - History/Early Adolescence

Catherine Kim - Science/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Cassandra Horton - Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood

Patricia D'Antono - Science/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Therese Coyne - Library Media/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2009:

Maryellen Bova - English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

Ann Liebergot - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

Shahna Newton - English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2007:

Anchala Sobrin - Mathematics/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2005:

Teresa Brusco - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

Virginia White - Generalist/Middle Childhood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2004: 

Tara Pearce - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

National Board Certified Teachers for 2003:

Michelle Berry - Generalist/Middle Childhood

Diane DiChiara - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood

Kimberlee Mahusky - Generalist/Middle Childhood