Kentucky welcomes 83 new National Board Certified Teachers
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FRANKFORT Kentucky is celebrating 83 teachers newly certified by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.
An additional 104 educators renewed their credentials this year. The Bluegrass state has 4,584 National Board Certified Teachers. That total ranks Kentucky ninth in the nation for certified teachers.
Commissioner of Education Robbie Fletcher said he is proud of this year’s class and the high caliber of knowledge they demonstrate.
“I’m always amazed at how skilled our teachers are and how they constantly strive for excellence,” Fletcher said. “Together, we are building an environment where our students receive the highest-quality education from the highest-quality teachers.”
National Board Certification is the profession’s highest credential and includes a rigorous, performance-based assessment process.
Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman congratulated the educators, saying that their care and expertise leave an impact on the next generation.
“The personal relationships we have with students that change their lives, you always carry that with you and it never leaves you,” Coleman said.
The National Board Certification helps grow and keep strong teachers, with the goal of helping students learn more. To earn it, teachers complete a tough, hands-on review that tests their skill in the classroom
A ceremony to mark the occasion was conducted last Monday, February 23rd at Kentucky State University.
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