[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 11420-11421]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




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

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                        HON. GERALD E. CONNOLLY

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 13, 2015

  Mr. CONNOLLY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the Prince 
William County Public School Division 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 and 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:
  Teachers are committed to students and their learning;
  Teachers know the subjects they teach and how to teach those subjects 
to students;
  Teachers are responsible for managing and monitoring student 
learning;
  Teachers think systematically about their practice and learn from 
experience; and
  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.

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  Maureen Artist, Montclair Elementary School
  Dina Baird-Berberoglu, Samuel L. Gravely Elementary School
  Shawn Baugh, Triangle Elementary School
  Cynthia Brown, Montclair Elementary School
  Jennifer Carter, Minnieville Elementary School
  Allyson Davis, Marsteller Middle School
  Deborah Ellis, Minnieville Elementary School
  Megan Hostutler, Patriot High School
  Heather Mainwaring, Montclair Elementary School
  Franki Miller, Old Bridge Elementary School
  Kathryn Miller, Dale City Elementary School
  Michael Neall, Student Learning
  Joanne Ortiz, Marumsco Hills Elementary School
  Kimberly Papandrea, Special Education
  Matthew Ragghianti, Osbourn Park High School
  Kelly Riley, Swans Creek Elementary School
  Barbara Rohr, West Gate Elementary School
  Lori Sterne, Stonewall Jackson High School
  Lydia Stewart, Osbourn Park High School
  Wendee Sukanovich, Montclair Elementary School
  Rebecca Utter, Battlefield High School
  Mr. Speaker, I ask that my colleagues join me in commending these 
teachers for their commitment to education and professional 
development. The Prince William County Public School Division delivers 
a world class education due to the tireless efforts of teachers who 
make excellence the standard.

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