We are thrilled to congratulate our National Board Certified Teachers on their incredible achievement! With only 130,000 teachers – a mere 3% of educators nationwide – earning this prestigious certification, it’s truly an exceptional accomplishment.
To earn this certification, teachers must undergo a rigorous process that involves demonstrating evidence of their positive impact on student learning. This includes showcasing their deep understanding of their students, subject matter expertise, use of data and assessments, and exceptional teaching practices. In addition, they must also demonstrate a commitment to ongoing reflection and continuous learning, as well as participation in learning communities. With certification available in 25 certificate areas spanning 16 disciplines from Pre-K through 12th grade, our teachers have truly demonstrated their dedication to their craft.
We are particularly proud to share that 19 of our Sunnyside Unified School District teachers have achieved National Board Certification, with even more working towards this incredible accomplishment. Congratulations to all of our teachers on this extraordinary achievement, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students' success.
Mercedes Pemberton-Negrete
Generalist/Early Childhood
Santa Clara Elementary School
Maggie Hackett
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Jennifer Valentine
Generalist/Early Childhood
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet School
Tracy Vincent
Generalist/Early Childhood
Liberty Elementary School
Brittany Betterton
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Lianna Castillo
Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
Mission Manor Elementary School
Stephanie Shay
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Summit View Elementary School
Daniel Dong
Science/Early Adolescence
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
Mary Ann Jester
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet School
Eva Pina-Malbon
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Liberty Elementary School
Valerie Toala
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Liberty Elementary School
Heather Morgan
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Los Amigos Elementary School
Courtney Vazquez
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood
Esperanza Elementary School
Ginny Wheeler
Generalist/Early Childhood
Robin Zemaitis
Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading–Language Arts
Fatimah Al-Osaimi
National Certified Counselor
Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School
Gina Gonzales-Rojas
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts-Early and Middle Childhood
Liberty Elementary School
Laura Lujan
Literacy: Reading-Language Arts-Early and Middle Childhood
Summit View Elementary School
Jade Rodriguez
Exceptional Needs Specialist-Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Early Childhood (EC)
Craycroft Elementary School
