Congratulations to the new and renewed National Board Certified Teachers in Illinois.
Unit: National Board Resource Center
Illinois National Board Certified Teacher and candidate win Golden Apple Awards
Maddi Bodine, a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT) and Zebulon “Zeb” Holder, NBCT candidate, were named 2021 Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching winners. They are among 10 Illinois teachers chosen for this honor. This year, the Golden Apple Excellence in Teaching winners were selected from over 708 nominees from all across the state—a new record for Illinois.
Gov. Pritzker, Dr. Ayala honor new and renewed NBCTs at virtual recognition ceremony
On Thursday, April 22nd, the National Board Resource Center hosted its first-ever virtual recognition ceremony to honor and applaud all Illinois teachers who achieved or renewed their National Board certification in 2020, featuring a keynote address from Governor J. B. Pritzker.
2020 Million Dollar Club inductees announced
The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs announced that fifteen new members have joined Illinois State University’s Million Dollar Club.
Congratulations to the new and renewed National Board Certified Teachers in Illinois
The National Board Resource Center (NBRC) celebrates the National Board Class of 2020 and the 164 new Illinois National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) who achieved certification per the February 27 score release, as well as the 137 Illinois teachers who renewed their National Board certification.
Celebrating College of Education retirees
Thank you to each of our colleagues who are retiring this year for your exceptional contributions to the College.
Congratulations to Illinois teachers who achieved National Board Certification
The National Board Resource Center (NBRC) celebrates 117 new, Illinois National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) who achieved certification in 2020.
Congratulations to newly renewed National Board Certified teachers
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has announced that 115 educators in the state of Illinois have successfully met the standards to renew their National Board Certification in 2020.
National Board Certified Teachers announced as finalists for Illinois State Teacher of the Year
Aimee Park and Aaron Sitzee, both National Board Certified Teachers, were named 2021 Regional Teachers of the Year. They are among the ten finalists for the Illinois State Teacher of the Year Award.
Two National Board Certified Teachers are Golden Apple recipients
Colleen McKenna and Gina Romer are National Board Certified Teachers who were awarded the Golden Apple Award for excellence in teaching this past May.