HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i State Department of Education (HIDOE) is celebrating 21 teachers statewide who have earned their National Board for Professional Teaching Standards certification – a recognition for meeting the highest standards for teaching.
“Our National Board Certified Teachers are not just educators; they are mentors, leaders, and champions of excellence,” Superintendent Keith Hayashi said. “They possess a deep understanding of their subject matter and a keen insight into the individual needs and strengths of each of their students. … Their commitment to continuous improvement and their willingness to push the boundaries of their own professional practice sets an inspiring example for all of us.”
The new National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) were honored by Gov. Josh Green, Superintendent Hayashi, Kamehameha Schools Kapālama Hope Poʻo Kumu (Vice Principal) Keola Silva, Joan Lewis, president of the Hawaiʻi Education Association and the Hawai‘i Teacher Standards Board at a ceremony Saturday, along with legislators and representatives of the Hawai‘i State Teachers Association.
為了獲得或保留此認證，教育工作者必須了解最新的教育策略和最佳實踐。這是一個嚴格的過程，可能需要一到三年的時間，並且要求申請人提交全面的作品集。
Gov. Green thanked the newly certified cohort for their dedication and remarked on the importance of highly-qualified teachers to the entire state, saying their commitment to students lays the foundation for the future of the entire state.
In addition to the 21 newly certified teachers, 83 educators renewed their NBCT certifications. Hawai‘i ranks 12th in the nation for the percentage of NBCTs, and boasts one of the fastest growing populations of NBCT educators. Hawaiʻi now has 789 teachers holding this designation.
恭喜以下夏威夷教師獲得認證：
夏威夷島
- Kristal Blacksmith, Waikoloa Elementary & Middle
- Nekia Mahzad-Nolan, Hilo High
考艾島
- Sarah Kern, Kamakahelei Middle
茂宜島
- Tai Baird, Wailuku Elementary
- Abigale Prock, Office of Curriculum & Instructional Design, Extended Learning Branch
歐胡島
- Janice Avellana, Hahaʻione Elementary
- Shely Chang, Kaʻimiloa Elementary
- Lauren Collier, Kāneʻohe Elementary
- James Inamasu, ʻEwa Makai Middle
- Riley Jaeger, Niu Valley Middle
- Melissa Lee, Kāneʻohe Elementary
- Kiani McBean, ʻAikahi Elementary
- Abigail McClellan, Kamiloiki Elementary
- Kai Morrell, Kamehameha Schools-Kapālama Campus
- Shelby Oshiro, Waiʻanae Intermediate
- Kathryn Parsons, Jarrett Middle
- Jade Pham, Kawānanakoa Middle
- Kehaulani Piiohia, Malama Honua Public Charter School
- Vanessa Race, Dole Middle
- Bryan Silver, Kalani High
- Ernescia Torricer, Red Hill Elementary
有關認證和國家專業教學標準委員會的更多信息，請訪問 nbpts.org.
