What Book Committee
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has assembled a team of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) to collaborate on revisions to What Teachers Should Know and Be Able to Do. These exemplary NBCTs, respected leaders in their field, draw on their extensive classroom experience, subject-area mastery, and proven dedication to student success. Bringing diverse…
Shaping the Future: An NBCT’s Reflections on Student-Centered Education
By Jessica Malloy, NBCT – Las Vegas, Nevada Although the National Board journey made me break into shingles, I would endure all the stress again in a heartbeat. This process stretched my mind, refocused my teaching pedagogy, and opened my heart. The Five Core Propositions challenged me to focus on my students. It taught me…
Improving Physical Literacy
By David Mills, NBCT – Owensboro, Kentucky As a physical education teacher, I aim to develop physically literate students. A physically literate student possesses the knowledge, competence, confidence, and motivation to participate in various physical activities to improve their overall health and wellness. Physical literacy is about more than just fundamental motor skills. It also…
Board of Directors
Board of Directors The National Board is governed by a 29-member board of directors, the majority of whom are National Board Certified Teachers and teaching professionals. the other directors include a former state commissioner of education, school board leaders, higher education officials, union leaders, and community leaders. The National Board’s President and CEO also serves…
Art Therapy with a Dash of AI for Our Visually Spectacular Students
By Mechelle Gilford, NBCT – South Bend, Indiana Ah, the magic of our classrooms! Where curious minds explore, imaginations take flight, and sometimes the most significant challenges morph into shimmering opportunities. Today, we’ll delve into the world of art therapy for our visually spectacular students – those brilliant young minds navigating the world with a…
Why school counselors should pursue National Board Certification
Annie Goldberg, NBCT – Burlington, North Carolina Being a school counselor these days feels like a nearly impossible task; our to-lists seem only to grow, and the needs we aim to meet are complex and ever-changing. When I first considered National Board Certification, I thought there was only one feasible way to accomplish it with…
Staff
Staff We’re proud to work with a fantastic group of people with various interests, backgrounds, and experiences, including several Board-certified teachers and other education professionals. While our office is based in Arlington, we work nationwide with partners, networks, and stakeholders to elevate accomplished teaching at the national, state, and district levels. Senior Leadership Team Peggy…
Black and Latine Youth Defy Post-Pandemic Learning Loss
By: Dr. Amanda Hill-Hennie, NBCT – Philadelphia, PA Statewide Assessments Cancelled This was the headline across all news channels on March 19, 2020. I remember feeling very disappointed because the COVID-19 Pandemic was adding another layer of disruption to my life as a first-year school leader. Being charged with turning around the academic performance of…
