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13 PCSSD teachers earn highest certification
This article was published January 6, 2012 at 2:21 p.m.
Thirteen teachers in the Pulaski County Special School District are the latest to earn the highest credential available to educators in the U.S.
They became certified through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, a rigorous process that can take up to three years to complete.
This brings the total of National Board Certified teachers in the School Dstrict to 52.
Certification is achieved through performance-based assessment of a teacher’s pedagogical skills and content knowledged.
“We’re proud of this significant accomplishment, which will have a direct, positive impact on our schools and students,” Superintendent Jerry Guess said.
Upon completion, the teachers earn an annual bonus of $5,000 from the state and $3,000 from the School District.
Those teachers achieving certification are:
Sarah Abbott - Northwood Middle School; Gina Buth – Bates Elementary; Phyllis Byrd – Clinton Magnet Elementary; Beth Davis – Crystal Hill Magnet Elementary; Lourdes Goodnight – Maumelle Middle School; Amy Gray – Clinton Magnet Elementary; Debora Harris – North Pulaski High School; Brandy Harvey – Maumelle High School; Lori Lachowsky – Maumelle High School; Marie Smith – Tolleson Elementary; Michelle Ward – Taylor Elementary; Tonia Weatherford – Sylvan Hills High School; Gloria Whale – Robinson High School.
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