[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 42 (Thursday, March 13, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E382]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING THE TEACHERS OF PRINCE WILLIAM COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS 
   RECEIVING CERTIFICATION FROM THE NATIONAL BOARD FOR PROFESSIONAL 
                           TEACHING STANDARDS

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 13, 2014

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise to recognize the Prince William 
County Public Schools teachers who recently received certification from 
the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. The National 
Board is an independent nonprofit organization governed by classroom 
teachers, school administrators, school board leaders, governors, state 
legislators, higher education officials, teacher union leaders, and 
business and community leaders.
   The teachers have met the standards established by the National 
Board and have undergone a rigorous application process that required 
they demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and accomplishments that 
comprise teaching excellence. A Board Certified teacher supports a 
vision of teaching based on the following five core principles:
   1. Teachers are committed to students and their learning;
   2. Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those 
subjects to students;
   3. Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student 
learning;
   4. Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from 
experience; and
   5. Teachers are members of learning communities.
   I would like to extend my personal congratulations to the following 
National Board Certified Teachers for receiving their respective 
certifications.
   Salome Atkins--Battlefield High School (Renewal), Kellie Bernal--
Gravely Elementary School, Nicole Boissiere--Rosa Parks Elementary 
School, Sara Bosse--Pennington Traditional, Frantzie Cadet--Vaughan 
Elementary School, Carla Drew--Osbourn Park High School, Kristina 
Ferrell--Osbourn Park High School, Donna Garzione--Loch Lomond 
Elementary School, Erin Hart--Nokesville Elementary School, Mya 
Hatfield--Marumsco Hills Elementary School, Kelly Haynes--Ashland 
Elementary School, Anne Hicock--Woodbridge Middle School, Shana 
Higginbotham--Triangle Elementary School, Marjorie Lathers--Triangle 
Elementary School.
  Nicholas Maneno--Old Bridge Elementary School (Renewal), Bridget 
Mathwin--Coles Elementary School, Courtney McDonald--Bull Run Middle 
School, Melissa Miller--Ashland Elementary School, Janell Mills--
Featherstone Elementary School, Stephanie Richards--Tyler Elementary 
School, Melanie Riley--Signal Hill Elementary School, Teresa 
Shaffstall--Loch Lomond Elementary School, Carla Shaw--Glenkirk 
Elementary School, Katherine Sherman--Rosa Parks Elementary School, 
Jayne Sherman--Occoquan Elementary School, Margaret Stout--Antietam 
Elementary School, Kelle Stroud--Buckland Mills Elementary School, 
Tammy Vice--River Oaks Elementary School.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending these 
teachers for their commitment to education and professional 
development. Prince William County Public Schools delivers a world 
class education thanks to the tireless efforts of teachers who make 
excellence the standard.

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