Buncombe County school officials announced this week that 19 county school teachers achieved National Board Certification, and 30 teachers renewed their certification in the 2013-2014 school year.
Overall, Buncombe County Schools ranks 17th in the nation with 520 board certified teachers, accounting for close to one-third of all Buncombe County Schools’ certified staff.
BCS also ranks fifth in the state in the number of board certified teachers.
“This is an incredibly impressive achievement because National Board Certification is a great indicator that teachers have met the profession’s highest standards,” Susanne Swanger, associate superintendent for Buncombe County Schools, said in a news release. “It’s a challenging process that gives teachers the tools to define and measure excellence in teaching, and builds on the knowledge and skills required to enhance student learning.”