Educators from around the district achieved National Board certification in 2021-2022 and 2022-2023 to formalize that they have met the highest standards in their profession.

Earning certification requires up to 400 hours of additional work, including passing a content knowledge exam, submitting for review samples of student work and the candidate’s feedback, filming lessons for evaluation and compiling a portfolio of self-reflection pieces. Congratulations!

2021-2022
Kareah Nicoson, Roosevelt and Minnehaha Elementary Schools

2022-2023
Christopher Brosnan, Marshall Elementary
Tricia Hoffarth, JPC
Katie North, Fort Vancouver High School
Kirstin Ribelin, Virtual Learning Academy and Home Connection

In addition to these 5 educators, 116 more VPS educators also are National Board–certified.