Tuscaloosa City Schools Reports Record Number Of New National Board Certified Teachers

TUSCALOOSA, AL — Tuscaloosa City Schools (TCS) announced Thursday that a system-record 23 educators earned National Board Certification this year.

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TCS says this total marks the second-highest of any district in Alabama and nearly triple the number certified last year.

The district’s new cohort achieved a 76% certification rate, surpassing the national average of 71%.

Several additional educators also completed their Maintenance of Certification, reaffirming their standing as National Board Certified Teachers.

“National Board Certification represents a powerful affirmation of a teacher’s skill and impact,” TCS Director of Strategic Initiatives Andrew Maxey said. “We are incredibly proud of these educators for pursuing this rigorous process and demonstrating such an exceptional level of commitment to their students. Their success strengthens every classroom in our district.”

The district says it has expanded training, mentorship and financial supports for teachers pursuing certification as part of its strategic plan to ensure students have access to highly effective educators.

TCS says it will recognize its newly certified educators with a series of celebrations in January during National Board Certified Teacher Month.

New TCS National Board Certified Teachers:

• Allison Adams (Rock Quarry Elementary)
• Alyxshae Bryant (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)
• Chelsea Clay (Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary)
• GiGi Dendy (Northridge Middle School)
• Katie Dennis (Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools – Elementary)
• Leanna Ford (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)
• Patricia Ford (Rock Quarry Elementary)
• Madison Frederick (Rock Quarry Elementary)
• Emily Free (Rock Quarry Elementary)
• Tisha Hayes (Skyland Elementary)
• Christina Holman (University Place Elementary)
• Blair Hoyt (Verner Elementary School)
• Carrie Jones (Central Office)
• Jacklyn King (Woodland Forrest Elementary)
• Jessica Latham (Vernor Elementary)
• Kelsey Perry (Rock Quarry Elementary)
• Tanika Perryman (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)
• LaTiffany Tabb (Tuscaloosa Magnet Schools - Middle)
• Miranda Taylor (Rock Quarry Elementary)
• Alexis Thompson (Vernor Elementary)
• Ashlyn Toxey (Rock Quarry Elementary)
• Cate Vines (Vernor Elementary)
• Amanda Walker (Central Office)

NBCTs completing Maintenance of Certification:

• Pressly Albritton (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)
• Kelley McMillan (Rock Quarry Elementary)
• Rosin Paige Spencer (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)
• Kechel Watson (The Alberta School of Performing Arts)
• Lizzie Williams (Tuscaloosa Magnet School)
• Hilen Wilson (Paul W. Bryant High School)

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