The already impressive number of nationally certified teachers at Salem Middle grew yet again this year as six more educators – Adam Barabasz, Erin Duffy, Brian Fish, Clare Freed, Kimberly House and Teresa Mara – joined the list.
Salem Middle ranked second in the county along with Athens Drive High School, trailing only Green Hope High’s top tally of seven teachers.
Salem Middle Principal Allen Ellzey said his school believes very strongly in the benefits of national board certification.
“They become better classroom teachers for going through the process,” said Ellzey. “It is very difficult and demanding and there is no question they become stronger in the classroom.” Salem Middle now has close to 30 nationally certified teachers.
“That is about half of our teachers,” said Ellzey. “We are very proud of that.”
Ellzey said Salem Middle teachers are encouraged to maintain the high standards that have already been set for students.
“We encourage our staff to become teacher-leaders and part of that is professional development,” said Ellzey. “The staff takes that as a challenge. Our school has set very high standards for students and it shows in end-of-year test grades and that we are a School of Excellence. I think that is why we have such a high number of nationally board certified teachers.”
WCPSS had 197 educators earn certification this year, bringing the total amount of certified teachers to 1,702.
Since 1987, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has advanced the quality of teaching and learning by developing professional standards for accomplished teaching. It has also created and administered National Board Certification, a voluntary system to certify teachers who meet those standards. students and it shows in end-of-year test grades and that we are a School of Excellence. I think that is why we have such a high number of nationally board certified teachers.”
WCPSS had 197 educators earn certification this year, bringing the total amount of certified teachers to 1,702.
Since 1987, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has advanced the quality of teaching and learning by developing professional standards for accomplished teaching. It has also created and administered National Board Certification, a voluntary system to certify teachers who meet those standards. Other local educators who achieved national board certification this year are as follows:
Apex High School - Stephanie Berkoben, Betty Brown, Amy Gage, and Julie Oster
Apex Middle School - Ronnie Williams
Lufkin Road Middle School - Elizabeth Nash
Olive Chapel Elementary School - Jennifer Legoullon
Penny Road Elementary - Wendy Dierk and Colleen Kanters
Salem Elementary School - Jennifer Hickcox and Eleanor Moccari
Turner Creek Elementary School - Amanda Lockhart and Susan Parent
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