The Olympia School Board honored OSD educators for achieving or maintaining National Board Certification (NBCTs) during a special recognition at the start of the April 10, 2025, regular board meeting.
Created by teachers, for teachers, the National Board Standards represent a consensus among educators about what accomplished teachers should know and be able to do. Board certification is available in 25 certificate areas spanning 16 disciplines from Pre-K through 12th grade.
The certification process requires teachers to demonstrate standards-based evidence of the positive impact they have on student learning in alignment with Five Core Propositions. Educators must exhibit a deep understanding of their students, content knowledge, use of data and assessments, and instructional practices. Additionally, they must show engagement in learning communities and provide evidence of ongoing reflection and professional growth.
Congratulations to the following educators for achieving or maintaining National Board Certification:
Newly Certified NBCTs
- Emma Grice – Thurgood Marshall MS, Health Education/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
- Laura Hendrix – Centennial ES, Generalist/Early Childhood
- Alexandra Mikler – Avanti HS, English Language Arts/Early Adolescence
- Karter Rosner – Avanti HS, Mathematics/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
- Quasar Surprise – Avanti HS, Science/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
Maintained NBCTs
- Travis Sipher – Capital HS, Music/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
- Lisa Mikes – Hansen ES, Generalist/Middle Childhood
- Eric Jacobs – Olympia HS, English Language Arts/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
- Jesse Stevick – Olympia HS, Science/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
- Jamie Sproul – Technology, Science/Adolescence and Young Adulthood
- Teresa Bond – Roosevelt ES, English Language Arts/Early Adolescence
- Katherine Sartori – Washington MS, Music/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood
The Olympia School District proudly celebrates these educators for their commitment to excellence and their dedication to student success.