By Gary Lloyd
JEFFERSON COUNTY — Jefferson County Schools and Trussville City Schools have recognized their new National Board Certified teachers.
This status means a teacher has achieved the highest qualification of teaching excellence, according to the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, the organization that confers the honor.
Jefferson County Schools pinned 13 teachers last week, and three are from the area.
Clay-Chalkville High School’s Carrie Buchanan, along with Pinson Valley High School’s Erin DeArman and Sherry Girard, were recognized.
Trussville City Schools honored Scott Burnett, Jennifer Cardwell, Ronda Chrisenberry, Scott Cooper, Angela Shorter, Herb Hicks, Carrie Jones, Kim Lewis, Eric Lambert, Mandi Logan, Lisa Lothspeich, Wendy Mann, Jennifer McLaughlin, Michelle Miskelley, Penny Moore, Jamie O’Brien, Vicki O’Connor, Melinda Rush, Marcia Segers, Kristi Stacks, Leigh Stovall, Shayna Swann, Susie Thomas and Lynne Wainwright as National Board Certified teachers.
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