The Certification Council was established by the NBPTS board of Directors to guide implementation and evaluation of National Board’s Certification program. The Council evaluates, prepares and proposes policies to the Board of directors regarding the certification program, focusing on standards and assessment development and revision.
Two of the seats on the Council are held by current members of the Board of Directors. At least one-third of the seats are held by national Board Certified Teachers(NBCTs). Appointments to the Certification Council are subject to approval by the Board of Directors.

Whitney Aragaki, NBCT
High School Biology & Environmental Science Waiakea High School | Hilo, HI
Whitney Aragaki, NBCT

Mark Ellis, NBCT
Professor of Education California State University Fullerton, CA
Mark Ellis, NBCT

Lynece Michelle Galles, NBCT
Elementary Literacy Resident, West Aurora School District Montgomery, Illinois
Lynece Michelle Galles, NBCT

Maria E. Hyler
Deputy Director/Senior Researcher Learning Policy Institute Washington, D.C.
Maria E. Hyler

Tonia Holmes-Sutton, NBCT
Council Co-Chair Public Education Foundation Las Vegas, NV
Tonia Holmes-Sutton, NBCT

Suzanne Lane
Professor of Research Methodology School of Education, University of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh, PA
Suzanne Lane

Rodrigo Rodriguez-Tovar, NBCT
Bilingual Literacy Coach Austin Independent School District Austin, TX
Rodrigo Rodriguez-Tovar, NBCT


Saroja Warner, NBCT, Ph.D.
Director, Talent Development and Diversity WestEd Washington, DC
Saroja Warner, NBCT, Ph.D.

Phil Wilson, NBCT, Ph.D.
Elementary School Music Teacher Auburn, Alabama