The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) is excited to share that the following 14 Oklahoma educators have earned their National Board Certification in the 2023-2024 school year:
Taiseka Adams - Career and Technical Education/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood, Metro Technology Centers
Shannon Buck - Physical Education/Early and Middle Childhood, Oklahoma City School District
Hannah Day - Generalist/Early Childhood, Stillwater Independent School District
Kristen Harris - Career and Technical Education/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood, Francis Tuttle Tech Center
Melissa Hernandez - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood, Edmond School District
Shelbi Hladik - Generalist/Early Childhood, Stillwater Independent School District
Susan Lalman - Physical Education/Early and Middle Childhood, Morrison School District
Halee Liley - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood, Medford Public School District
Erin Michener - English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adulthood, Moore Public Schools
Kayse Miller - Generalist/Early Childhood, Jay School District
Teresa Piper - Career and Technical Education/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood, Tulsa Tech
Chrystal Reis - Generalist/Middle Childhood, Choctaw-Nicoma Park School District
S. Michelle Smith - Generalist/Early Childhood, Glenpool School District
Kathryn Szallar - Generalist/Early Childhood, Deer Creek School District
This certification is a significant achievement and speaks volumes about these educators’ professionalism and dedication to enhancing public education in the state. By achieving National Board Certification, they have demonstrated the highest standards of teaching, showing deep knowledge of their subject matter and a profound commitment to their students and communities.
National Board Certification is an advanced teaching credential that goes beyond state licensure. Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), it involves a rigorous, peer-reviewed process that requires teachers to demonstrate standards-based evidence of the positive effect they have on student learning. Achieving this certification signifies a teacher has been held to the highest standards of teaching excellence.
Interested in becoming a National Board-Certified Teacher? The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) offers a scholarship program and mentorship that support educators throughout the certification process. For more information on how to apply and elevate your teaching career, visit the OEQA website.
Congratulations once again to these outstanding educators for setting a high standard of excellence and serving as an inspiration to others in the profession.
