The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) is proud to announce that Angie Sholar of Cashion Elementary School has renewed her National Board Certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist.

As a renewed National Board Certified teacher, Sholar is part of a growing community of more than 130,000 board-certified teachers across all 50 states.

Sholar shows a deep commitment to student learning and the teaching profession, said the NBCT president.

“What a time to be a teacher. Even with the pan demic and other challenges, all Americans should pause to celebrate the 2,073 new National Board Certified teachers,” said Peggy Brookins, NBCT, president and CEO of the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards.

“They put their teaching to the test, voluntarily challenging themselves, reflecting on their practice and confirming that they are teaching to the highest standards.”

“Without a doubt, Mrs. Sholar has a passion for teaching and learning and preparing students for the future,” said Julie Moore, Cashion Elementary prin

In order to become a board-certified teacher, teachers complete a performance-based, peer-reviewed process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement.

Across America, more than 24,000 teachers are currently pursuing Board certification.

Meaningful Metrics

• 11 Oklahoma school districts had new NBCTs

• North Carolina (399), Washington (184), Illinois (153), Alabama (135) and California (129) topped the state rankings for the year, with Oklahoma (14) ranked 25th.

• Since inception, North Carolina ranks first overall (23,418), followed by Florida (13,576), Washington (11,777), South Carolina (9,334) and California (7,622).

• Oklahoma (3,122) ranks 14th with overall NBCTS

• Oklahoma (42) ranks 26th with new Renewed NBCTS

• Oklahoma State University (OSU) ranks 35th with the number of NBCT graduates

Oklahoma’s National Board process is funded by the legislature and facilitated by the Office of Educational Quality and Accountability.

Additional data is available on each individual state page.

“We work to drive teacher quality to help assure that every single young person in America has equal access to the best possible teachers,” Brookins said. “I applaud all educators because they routinely strive to deliver excellent results on behalf of their students. I am proud of all educators and especially celebrate NBCTs and those engaged in the Board certification process. I encourage all Americans to celebrate teachers today and every day.”