Out and About

National Board Certified Teachers act as change agents in their schools and local communities, often at the front and center of education reform issues.  NBPTS is pleased to share what NBCTs are saying and doing in their local communities, as well as at the state and federal level.  Please note that the reflections and opinions stated here are those of the individual NBCTs and does not necessarily represent the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards.

The Importance of Mentoring Young People (Melissa Watson)

At the 2010 Holmes Partnership Conference, South Carolina NBCT Melissa Watson gave a keynote address about the importance of mentoring young people as a means of closing the achievement gap.