Tuscaloosa County Government: Congratulations To Our Newest National Board Certified Teachers

Press release from the Tuscaloosa County Government:

January 12, 2022

Congratulations to our teachers who recently achieved National Board Certification! In order to
become certified through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, teachers complete a performance-based, peer-reviewed process, demonstrating their proven impact on student learning and achievement. This is a rigorous process.

This year's class of new NBCTs includes eight TCSS teachers, plus three who earned recertification. They are listed below. In all, TCSS is proud to have approximately 70 educators who hold National Board Certification. We appreciate their dedication to their students and to the profession of teaching.

Polly Davis, Brookwood High

Peyton Gradwell, Crestmont Elementary

Suzanne Holt, Northport Intermediate (Achieved Recertification)

Nathan Kenny, Hillcrest High

Heather Lafoy, Gifted Specialist

Amy McCown, Walker Elementary

Kristy Smith, Instructional Coach (Achieved Recertification)

Amber Thomas, Holt Elementary

Tiffany Turner, Maxwell Elementary (Achieved Recertification)

Karlie Wilson, Faucett-Vestavia Elementary

Heather Wright, Holt Elementary

This press release was produced by the Tuscaloosa County Government. The views expressed here are the author’s own.