National Board Certification

Congratulations to Garrison Middle School teacher Michelle Paine for achieving National Board Certfication Teaching standards. National Board Certification is recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification. The certification process requires teachers demonstrate standards-based evidence of the positive effect they have on student learning in alignment with the Five Core Propositions. They must exhibit a deep understanding of their students, content knowledge, use of data and assessments and teaching practice.

Recipients must also show they participate in learning communities and provide evidence of ongoing reflection and continuous learning. More than 133,000 teachers across the United States have achieved Board certification.

Photo L-R: Executive Director of Teaching & Learning Christy Krutulis presents the National Board Certified Teacher pin to district teacher Michelle Paine.