The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards Elects Two New Members to Board

"I couldn't be more excited to welcome our newly elected Board members. They bring a wide range of experience and insight, and I'm confident they will help us advance our mission," said Peggy Brookins, NBCT, President and CEO of the National Board.

The two newly elected members of the National Board's Board of Directors are:

• Kristen Lum Brummel, NBCT, Educational Specialist, Hawaiʻi Teacher Induction Center
• Caleb Cheung, Chief Learning Officer, Quest Science Center (California)

These leaders were elected during the National Board's November board meeting. They will join 27 other education and business professionals who serve three-year terms on the National Board's Board of Directors - including Dr. Travis Bristol, associate professor of teacher education and education policy at the University of California, Berkeley School of Education, who serves as board chair. A majority of the National Board's board members are National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs), classroom educators, and Teachers of Color.

"We know that NBCTs have a measurable impact on student learning. To achieve our mission, the National Board's Board of Directors and staff work tirelessly to increase the number of NBCTs nationwide and to drive policies that ensure all students have access to the best possible teachers," said Travis Bristol, Board Chair. "I am thrilled to welcome our new board members, who add even more depth and expertise to a board committed to elevating the teaching profession."

The National Board also recognizes and thanks Tonia Holmes-Sutton, NBCT, and Dat Le, NBCT, who are retiring from the Board of Directors after their dedicated service to the organization.

Across the country, more than 141,000 teachers have achieved National Board Certification, demonstrating that they have met the profession's highest standards for accomplished teaching. Certification is available in 25 certificate areas, spanning Pre-K through 12th grade.

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About the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards

The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards is the nation's highest credential in teaching. National Board Certification was created by teachers, for teachers, and is backed by decades of research showing that National Board Certified Teachers have a greater impact on student learning and school improvement. Learn more at nbpts.org.