Thirty-three Highline teachers who are newly national board certified were honored Jan. 11 at the Highline Public Schools board meeting.
With a total of 117, ten percent of Highline teachers are now nationally board certified. In 2010, 29 Highline teachers were added to the nationally certified ranks.
Board vice president Bernie Dorsey noted the total beat the goal set by the board.
Of the 33 new members, 14 are elementary teachers; 2, middle school; 16, high school and one works at district headquarters.
The certification process includes creating a professional portfolio and a vigorous peer-review assessment.
The teachers are expected to take leadership roles and attain advanced degrees.
Fifteen Highline teachers have completed national board certified facilitator training and six are currently helping candidates going through the process.