Nineteen more local teachers recently earned National Board Certification, which brings the total to 172 throughout Fayette County Public Schools, including nine already-certified teachers who joined the district in 2012-2013.
Offered on a voluntary basis and valid for 10 years, the advanced system complements but does not replace state licensing. National Board Certification generally takes one to three years to complete. To be considered, teachers are assessed on portfolio entries containing videos reflecting their teaching style, student learning products and other teaching materials. This provides details of how the teachers work and connect with students in the classroom. Candidates for certification are also tested on their knowledge specific to their field.
The most recent FCPS teachers to earn the certification are:
Abigail Ames, Clays Mill Elementary
Helen Anyaegbunam, Glendover Elementary
Valerie Byrd, Yates Elementary
Robert Combs, Henry Clay High School
Alice Cox, Dixie Magnet Elementary
Scott Cromwell, Henry Clay High School
Sharon Farber, Lafayette High School
Meghan Finley, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Melissa Flannery, Sandersville Elementary
Pamela Hart, Picadome Elementary
Kate Hartley, Meadowthorpe Elementary
Sarah Hillyer, Southern Elementary
Cynthia Jones, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Janet Jones, Veterans Park Elementary
Jill Kidder, Edythe J. Hayes Middle School
Dayna Lykins, Athens-Chilesburg Elementary
Amy Medina, Jessie Clark Middle School
Catherine Vannatter, Bryan Station High School
Sandra Whitt, Leestown Middle School
Already certified and new to FCPS this year:
Rebecca Banks, Paul Laurence Dunbar High School
Michele Beach, Southside Technical Center
Mary Beasley, The Learning Center at Linlee
Renee Boss, “It’s About Kids” Support Services
Chrystal Dean, Locust Trace AgriScience Farm
David LaBoone, Lafayette High School
Regina Smith, Picadome Elementary
Lynn White, Leestown Middle School
Catherina Wiley, Tates Creek High School