Recently, the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards released names of National Board Accomplished Districts. Recognizing school districts across the country that work to promote student learning through accomplished teaching, the program honored 79 districts in which at least 20% of its teachers have achieved National Board Certification. National Board Certification encourages teachers to be their best through effectively supporting and improving student learning.

The 79 National Board Accomplished Districts come from ten states including Alabama, California, Colorado, Illinois, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Washington. In Haywood County Schools, over 30% of the teachers are National Board Certified.

“We are proud to be among the top districts nationwide being recognized as National Board Accomplished Districts. We know that teachers drive student learning. One of the ways we work to assure students have access to the best teachers is to encourage teachers to become National Board Certified. These teachers clearly teach to high standards and reflect on their practice to get better every day,” said Dr. Bill Nolte, Superintendent.

“High quality teaching is the most important in-school factor impacting student learning. The districts that meet the threshold to be included in the National Board Accomplished District program understand the value of quality teaching and support teachers to be their best,” said Peggy Brookins, National Board Certified Teacher and President and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

“I want to thank our Human Resources Department for supporting teachers as they work through the National Board Certification process. Human Resources Director, Jason Heinz, National Board Coordinator, Joy Sollie, and National Board Consultants Sandra Strahan and Lynn Carter help teachers throughout the certification process,” said Dr. Bill Nolte, Superintendent.

Contact: Dr. Bill Nolte, Superintendent