National Board Certification is a rigorous process of studying one’s own teaching methods, reflecting on student outcomes, and submitting a portfolio of evidence that demonstrates accomplished teaching according to the National Board Standards and Five Core Propositions. National Board Certification was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide. It is the most respected professional certification available in PK-12 education. 

DVUSD National Board Certified Teachers 

Sharla LaBelle 2009	Lisa Hoelzen 2003/2013
Tara LeCount 2006/2016	Deborah Carey Certified 2016
Katie Brown Certified 2013
Stefanie Ewbank Certified 2015
Judi Williams Certified 2013	Kelley Fisher Certified 2013
Elisabeth Borchers Certified 2017	Jess Ledbetter Certified 2013
Alexis La Duca Certified 2017
Dawn Olson 2008/2018	Sharon Reed Certified 2013
James Burton Certified 2004	Patricia Eberhardt Certified 2012
Melissa Mara Certified 2016
Vicky Mead Certified 2007/2017	Anne Farmer Certified 2018
Dana Russell Certified 2007

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Scholarships available! With the generous support of Discover Financial and Deer Valley Education Foundation, DVUSD can proudly offer 2019-20 National Board Candidates: funding to attend AZK12 Coaching Saturdays, funding to attend AZK12 National Board Retreat, and funding to cover the cost of registering to take Component 1. More information and printable flier HERE. 

Additional funding for Components 2, 3, and 4 is available through the AZK12 Center.

National Board Certification 

Recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification, the National Board believes higher standards for teachers means better learning for students.