The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) is thrilled to announce that the following Oklahoma educators have earned their National Board Certification this year:
- Jackaline Chapman - Generalist/Early Childhood, Muskogee School District
- Cheryl Dezell - Social Studies-History/Adolescence and Young Adulthood, Elgin School District
- Robin Dyer - Generalist/Early Childhood, Coweta School District
- Jaime Evans - Art/Early and Middle Childhood, Chickasha Public School District
- Madeline Jacobson - Generalist/Middle Childhood, Putnam City School District
- Joy Jennings - English as a New Language/Early and Middle Childhood, Tulsa Public Schools
- Krystal Johnson - Generalist/Early Childhood, Stillwater Independent School District
- Shawna Lenhart - Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood, Jay School District
- Summer Morgan - Music/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood, Clinton School District
- Rachel Morris - English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adulthood, McAlester School District
- Ashlie Smoke - Generalist/Early Childhood, Jay School District
- Brittney Sprague - Generalist/Early Childhood, Oklahoma City School District
- Elizabeth Taylor - Generalist/Early Childhood, Sapulpa School District
- Whitney Tucker - Physical Education/Early and Middle Childhood, Morris Public Schools
- Christine Vang - Generalist/Early Childhood, Jay School District
This prestigious certification represents a significant milestone in the careers of these exceptional educators and highlights their unwavering commitment to excellence in education. By achieving National Board Certification, these teachers have demonstrated exceptional knowledge in their subject areas, along with a strong dedication to fostering positive learning environments for their students and communities.
National Board Certification is an advanced credential that surpasses state licensure requirements. Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS), the certification process is rigorous and peer-reviewed. Teachers must provide evidence of their positive impact on student learning, meeting the highest standards of teaching excellence.
Are you interested in becoming a National Board-Certified Teacher? The Office of Educational Quality and Accountability (OEQA) provides a scholarship program and mentorship to support educators through the certification journey. For more information on how to apply and take the next step in your teaching career, please visit the OEQA website.
Congratulations to this year's cohort of National Board-Certified Teachers for establishing an exceptional standard of excellence and serving as an inspiration to educators throughout the state!
