Dare County Schools recognized a National Board Accomplished District

NAGS HEAD, N.C. (WAVY) — Dare County Schools (DCS) has received national recognition for its highly trained faculty and staff.

Over 30 percent of the teachers and counselors in the district have earned National Board Certification.

DCS is among the top 14 districts nationwide with the distinction of being a National Board Accomplished District.

National Board Certification is a highly respected credential for PreK-12 teachers and
counselors. To earn National Board Certification, teachers must undergo a rigorous performance-based, peer-reviewed assessment.

“Dare County Schools has for years encouraged our teachers to take on this challenging
recognition to grow their knowledge and abilities as leaders in their fields,” said Dare County
Schools Superintendent Steve Basnight. “We are and have been blessed with very talented staff
members throughout the district who have offered their experience and expertise to coach and
assist candidates who view learning as an unending process. As a former National Board
Certified Teacher, I am honored to congratulate our newest NBCTs, as well as each and
everyone of our 77 teachers who have achieved and continue to maintain this extremely
rigorous and challenging certification.”

This year’s cohort of National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) includes Ann Ball, Levi Curles,
Melissa Haight, Emily Martin, Allison Rhodes, and Nancy Roberson.

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