RECOGNIZING THE 2018-2019 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION ON OBTAINING CERTIFICATION OR RECERTIFICATION BY THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS; Congressional Record Vol. 165, No. 42
(Extensions of Remarks - March 08, 2019)
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RECOGNIZING THE 2018-2019 PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS DIVISION
ON OBTAINING CERTIFICATION OR RECERTIFICATION BY THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR
PROFESSIONAL TEACHING STANDARDS
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HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY
of virginia
in the house of representatives
Friday, March 8, 2019
Mr. CONNOLLY. Madam Speaker, I rise to congratulate the educators
serving in the Prince William County Public Schools Division on
obtaining certification or recertification by the National Board for
Professional Teaching Standards.
Founded in 1987, the National Board was established by teachers for
teachers as the premier vehicle for defining and recognizing
accomplished educators. Today, this independent nonprofit organization
remains dedicated to supporting excellence in education and is governed
by classroom teachers, school administrators, school board leaders,
governors, state legislators, higher education officials, teacher union
leaders, and business and community leaders.
A National Board Certification denotes the most respected
professional certification available in the education field. Obtaining
certification and completing the renewal process is a personal and
public statement of one's commitment to the evolution of effective
instruction methods. In order to obtain the distinction, teachers must
display a mastering of the standards established by the National Board
by successfully completing a rigorous multicomponent assessment that
demonstrates that he or she has acquired the knowledge, skills, and
practices required of an accomplished educator. Certified educators
support a vision of teaching based on the following five core
propositions:
1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning;
2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those
subjects to students;
3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student
learning;
4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from
experience; and
5. Teachers are members of learning communities.
I extend my personal congratulations and appreciation to the
following 2018 National Board Certified Teachers for receiving their
respective certifications and renewals:
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Amber Tiernan, Patriot High School
Amanda Proch, Gifted Education
Amy Ivory, Colgan High School
Christina Sherman, Marumsco Hills Elementary School
Julie Faith, Stonewall Jackson High School
Carolyn Ciminelli, Old Bridge Elementary School
Leah Krucelyak, Beville Middle School
Ashley Marland, Covington-Harper Elementary School
Andrea Wilkey, Featherstone Elementary School
Allan Weberg, Potomac High School
Todd Hayes, Hylton High School
Chris Proch, Woodbridge High School
Melonie Yielding, Ellis Elementary School
Timothy L. Wilson, Mary F. Williams Elementary School
Shannon Speights, Dumfries Elementary School
Amy Wise, Rippon Middle School
Jennifer Roberts, Piney Branch Elementary School
Susan Bowden, West Gate Elementary School
Melissa Callaghan, Cedar Point Elementary School
Krista Oldenburg, Benton Middle School
Connie Schumacher, Stonewall Middle School
Kathleen Hugh, Woodbridge High School
Stephanie Ryan, Coles Elementary School
Donna C. Morgan, Professional Development
Ashley Abraham, Brentsville District High School
Kristen Augsburger, Battlefield High School
Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending these
teachers for their commitment to education, professional development,
and the students of Prince William County Public Schools. The world-
class education provided to our students is due to the tireless efforts
of teachers who make excellence the standard and I thank them for their
invaluable contributions.
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