Thirty-Two New Jersey Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Thirty-two New Jersey teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
Teachers receiving National Board Certification are:
· Janine Albanese, Newark, Essex County
· Aimee Ashley, Lebanon, Hunterdon County
· Jean Bowers, Morristown, Morris County
· Burnice Bristow, Paterson, Passaic County
· Melissa Capelli, Vineland, Cumberland County
· Elizabeth Cerino, Williamstown, Gloucester County
· Wilson Colon, Cherry Hill, Camden County
· Teri Cosentino, Williamstown, Gloucester County
· Thea Dahlberg, Kendall Park, Somerset County
· Donald Finnegan, Montague, Sussex County
· Julie Glazer, Freehold, Monmouth County
· Monica Higbie, Montague, Sussex County
· Jessica Ippolito, Franklinville, Gloucester County
· Heather Johnson, Monmouth Junction, Middlesex County
· Gary Klotzkin, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County
· Abbe Leff, Flanders, Morris County
· Elisabete Mazzeo, Perth Amboy, Midlesex County
· Betty Mcnamara, Edgewater Park, Burlington County
· Shafeek Mohammed, Newark, Essex County
· Louisa Muniz, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County
· Rhonda Ryder, Burlington, Burlington County
· Phillip Silva, Morganville, Monmouth County
· Stacy Slomko, Perth Amboy, Middlesex County
· Dannielle Smith, Vineland, Cumberland County
· Peggy Stewart, Vernon, Sussex County (NJ Department of Education Teacher of the Year)
· Dana Stow, Williamstown, Gloucester County
· Brandis Stracuzzi, Ramsey, Bergen County
· Dawn Symonds, Williamstown, Gloucester County
· Nicole Tibbetts, Three Bridges, Hunterdon County
· Felicya Timmes, Bayville, Ocean County
· Tonya Uibel, Maple Shade, Burlington County
· Michelle Young, Marlton, Burlington County
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Ramsey Teacher Receives National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – This evening, Ramsey educator Brandis Stracuzzi was recognized by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
Ms. Stracuzzi received her National Board Certification in Science for early adolescence. She currently teaches at the Eric S. Smith School in Ramsey, Bergen County.
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Four Burlington County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Four Burlington County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Burlington County earning National Board Certification are:
· Betty Mcnamara; Samuel M. Ridgway School, Edgewater Park
· Rhonda Ryder; Fountain Woods Elementary School, Burlington
· Tonya Uibel; Maude M. Wilkins School, Maple Shade
· Michelle Young; Richard L. Rice School, Marlton
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Cherry Hill Teacher Receives National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – This evening, Cherry Hill educator Wilson Colon was recognized by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
Mr. Colon received his National Board Certification in World Languages other than English for early to middle childhood. He currently teaches at the Estell V. Malberg School in Cherry Hill, Camden County.
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of 7 percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18% of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Two Cumberland County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Two Cumberland County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Cumberland County earning National Board Certification are:
· Melissa Capelli; Johnstone School, Vineland
· Dannielle Smith; Johnstone School, Vineland
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Two Essex County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Two Essex County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Essex County earning National Board Certification are:
· Janine Albanese; Ann Street School, Newark
· Shafeek Mohammed; Harold Wilson School, Newark
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Five Gloucester County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Five Gloucester County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Gloucester County earning National Board Certification are:
· Elizabeth Cerino; Whitehall School, Williamstown
· Teri Cosentino; Oak Knoll Elementary School, Williamstown
· Jessica Ippolito; Delsea Regional High School, Franklinville
· Dana Stow; Radix Elementary School, Williamstown
· Dawn Symonds; Radix Elementary School, Williamstown
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Two Hunterdon County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Two Hunterdon County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Hunterdon County earning National Board Certification are:
· Aimee Ashley; Patrick McGaheran School, Lebanon
· Nicole Tibbetts; Three Bridges Elementary School, Three Bridges
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Four Middlesex County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Four Middlesex County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Middlesex County earning National Board Certification are:
· Heather Johnson; Crossroads South Middle School, Monmouth Junction
· Elisabete Mazzeo; Number 10 Elementary School, Perth Amboy
· Louisa Muniz; Number 10 Elementary School, Perth Amboy
· Stacy Slomko; Perth Amboy High School, Perth Amboy
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Two Monmouth County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Two Monmouth County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Monmouth County earning National Board Certification are:
· Julie Glazer; Laura Donovan School, Freehold
· Philip Silva; Asher Holmes School, Morganville
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Two Morris County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Two Morris County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Morris County earning National Board Certification are:
· Jean Bowers; Sussex Avenue School, Morristown
· Abbe Leff; Mountain View School, Flanders
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Bayville Teacher Receives National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – This evening, Bayville educator Felicya Timmes was recognized by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
Ms. Timmes received her National Board Certification in Mathematics for adolescence and young adulthood. She currently teaches at Central Regional High School in Bayville, Ocean County.
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Paterson Teacher Receives National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – This evening, Paterson educator Burnice Bristow was recognized by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
Mr. Bristow received his National Board Certification in Library Media for early childhood through young adulthood. He currently teaches at Eastside High School in Paterson, Passaic County.
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Two Somerset County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Two Somerset County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Somerset County earning National Board Certification are:
· Thea Dahlberg; Greenbrook Elementary School, Kendall Park
· Gary Klotzkin; Hillsborough High School, Hillsborough
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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Three Sussex County Teachers Receive National Credential for Excellence in Teaching
Honored by New Jersey Business Community for Achieving Highest Level of Professional Excellence
April 6, 2005 (Cranbury, NJ) – Three Sussex County teachers were recognized this evening by The Business Coalition for Education Excellence at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce (BCEE) with its “Crystal Apple” award for earning National Board Certification® from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards® (NBPTS). New Jersey State Department of Education Commissioner William Librera, NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere, and New Jersey business leaders attended the recognition ceremony held at The Courtyard Marriott in Cranbury, New Jersey. Thirty-two New Jersey teachers recently received this high honor of excellence; doubling the previous year’s total of 16.
The teachers from Sussex County earning National Board Certification are:
· Donald Finnegan; Montague Township School, Montague
· Monica Higbie; Montague Township School, Montague
· Peggy Stewart; Vernon Township High School, Vernon (NJ Department of Education Teacher of the Year)
Administered by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. Certification is achieved through a rigorous performance-based assessment that takes between one and three years to complete and measures what accomplished teachers and school counselors should know and be able to do.
According to a recent study of National Board Certified Teachers® in Arizona, teachers who achieve this certification do a measurably better job in the classroom, and students of these teachers improved an average of seven percent more on their year-end math and reading tests than students whose teachers attempted but failed to earn certification. This performance differential was most pronounced for younger and lower-income students whose gains were as high as 15 percent.
“It’s great that the number of teachers this year was double that of last year, but New Jersey still has a long way to go with regard to the overall number of teachers who earn this distinction,” stated Dana Egreczky, BCEE president and a vice president at The New Jersey Chamber of Commerce. “National Board Certification is the hallmark of excellence for teachers and a smart investment for school districts and state policymakers. We need every parent to ask their local schools to embrace and support the National Board Certification process.”
Before the BCEE became involved in New Jersey’s efforts in 2002, only 18 percent of teachers who applied for National Board Certification actually achieved the credential. In an effort to help more New Jersey applicants attain this distinction, the BCEE, with the support of Washington Mutual; Prudential Financial, Inc; the Merck Institute for Science Education; Johnson & Johnson; Fleet Bank; State Farm; and Infineum, created a recruitment and mentoring program for teachers interested in working toward National Board Certification. The program, called the National Board Network, is a service that links colleges and universities in New Jersey as well as mentor teachers who have already achieved National Board Certification with teachers seeking certification.
“Quality teaching is the key to improving student learning and NBPTS congratulates the New Jersey teachers who completed the rigorous National Board Certification process. Solid research confirms that teachers who earn National Board Certification are among the most effective educators in our classrooms today,” said NBPTS President Joseph A. Aguerrebere. “The National Board is grateful to the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce for its generous support of National Board Certification, which is improving teaching and learning in classrooms throughout the state.”
Teachers can earn graduate credits if they receive support through select institutes of higher education throughout the state. Several school districts are also offering these exceptional educators incentives to excel with higher salaries and additional professional development time. Through this program and ongoing recruitment efforts, the BCEE has helped New Jersey’s passing rate surpass the national average.
The Business Coalition for Educational Excellence (BCEE) at the New Jersey Chamber of Commerce is committed to ensuring that all students achieve at high levels, become productive citizens, and are well-prepared to succeed in the workplace. The BCEE serves as the voice of business in the education policy debate, and supports programs that address the business agenda in education reform. The BCEE is guided by its accountability to the business community. BCEE programs are supported by tax-deductible contributions made to the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce Education Foundation, a 501(c)(3) organization. For more information please visit www.bcee.org.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan and nongovernmental organization governed by a board of directors, the majority of whom are classroom teachers. Created in 1987, the National Board's mission is to advance the quality of teaching and learning by: maintaining high and rigorous standards for what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do; providing a national voluntary system certifying teachers who meet these standards; and advocating related education reforms to integrate National Board Certification in American education and to capitalize on the expertise of National Board Certified Teachers. For more information about the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, please visit www.nbpts.org or call 1-800-22TEACH.
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