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rtified oard Ceeachers T tional B Na In 2012, Wyoming saw a greater than 16 percent increase in the number of National Board-certified teachers. With 61 teachers being certified this year, that raises Wyoming���s total to 425. ���These WEA members are accomplished teacher leaders who strive for excellence in their profession and for positive results in their classrooms,��� said WEA President Kathy Vetter. ���I am very proud of their dedication to the profession and the students of Wyoming.��� Research shows that students taught by Board-certified teachers consistently achieve higher gains in student achievement compared to peers who are not taught by Boardcertified teachers, making learning gains equivalent to an extra one to two months in school. The mission of the National Board is to advance student learning and achievement by establishing the definitive standards and systems for certifying accomplished educators, providing programs and advocating policies that support excellence in teaching and leading, and engaging National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) and leaders in that process. The National Board seeks to elevate the status, voice, and role of accomplished teachers in shaping a true profession.�� Celebrating its 25th year, the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards highlights the numerous ways National Board Certified Teachers are advancing education reform and enhancing student learning. Several organizations provide scholarship support to candidates pursuing National Board certification, including the Wyoming National Board Certification Initiative, http://wnbci.org/. For more information on National Board certification in general, visit: nbpts.org. Of the 61 new Board-certified teachers, these 29 are WEA Members Elisabeth Anadiotis Kristi Borchardt Deanne Burkett Tesslyn Egger Rita Geary Nicholle George Michael Gregory Cheri Grutowski Jennifer Henley Patricia Holt Tracie Kirven Melissa Lucas James Lyons Peter Martin Meredith McLaughlin Michele Omelia Nikki Poelma Rhonda Purdy Shain Saberon Denise Shears Michele Shelton Aimee Shreve Dustin Sipe Tabitha Smith-Herron Kristine Thiele Katie Turner Paula Volker Libby Wood Valerie Zierden Your credit union is the place to save big on loans and credit cards & to get unmatched advice. Why���s that? We���re Smart About Money! Serving our community���s educators since 1947. Everyone in Laramie County can join. Member Shared Branching Network 120 W. Carlson St, Cheyenne 307.432.7400 www.firstedfcu.com r m Apply online at www.firstedfcu.com. Insured by NCUA. SPRING 2013 Spring 2013.indd 11 | wyoea.org 11 3/11/13 2:48 PM