We are proud to announce that 14 Caroline educators have achieved National Board Certification, more than doubling the number of teachers in the district who have achieved this status.
Mary Baker, North Caroline High School
Ashleigh Daubach, Denton Elementary School
Danielle Dennis, Colonel Richardson High School
Victoria Donovan, Colonel Richardson High School
Bryan Hall, Colonel Richardson Middle School
Kristi Hall, Caroline Career and Technology Center
Krista King Bennett, Federalsburg Elementary School
Amber Knoepfel, Colonel Richardson High School
Ashley Lane, Denton Elementary School
Christina McConnell, Denton Elementary School
Nathalie Meunier, North Caroline High School
Janna Michaluk, Colonel Richardson High School
Dillon Shaheen, Colonel Richardson High School
Kimberly Willis, Colonel Richardson Middle School
National Board Certification is a professional certification available in education and provides numerous benefits to teachers, students and schools. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.
“Acquiring an NBC is a rigorous, time-consuming, and demanding process that reflects a significant commitment,” said Anna Howie, Coordinator of Professional Learning for Caroline County Public Schools. “Candidates dedicate substantial time to documenting their instructional practices, developing comprehensive portfolios, preparing for assessments, and managing self-directed work, often extending the process beyond one year.”
Grounded in the National Board’s Five Core Propositions that describe what teachers should know and be able to do, the National Board certification process is designed to collect standards-based evidence of accomplished practice. In all 25 certificate areas, candidates are required to complete four components – content knowledge, differentiation in instruction, teaching practice and learning environment, and effective and reflective practitioner. The specific instructions will vary by certificate area, as will the standards assessed by each component.
New NBC teachers join a dedicated group of Caroline educators who have already earned and maintained their NBC status. Of note, teachers must renew their NBC every five years by submitting an ePortfolio with specific components.
These teachers join the ranks of CCPS teachers who earned an NBC in previous years and have maintained their certification:
Jessica Andres, GES
Cortney Blizzard, PES
Mirta Valdes-Bradner, NCHS
Andrew Buffenmyer, NCHS
Randi Clare, Denton
Ashley Ireland, PES
Nicole Layton, LMS
Kimberly Mielke, NCHS
Kristine Moran NCHS
Jeannine Necessary LMS
Kristine Neville, CRMS
Taylore Thompson, CRHS
Amy Sundt, DES
Kevin Webster, NCHS
Sarah Waters, GES
Robert Willoughby, Director of Administrative Services
New NBC teachers will be recognized by the Board of Education at an upcoming meeting.