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Board Certified Teachers

National Board Certified Teachers

We are thrilled to congratulate our National Board Certified Teachers on their incredible achievement! With only 130,000 teachers – a mere 3% of educators nationwide – earning this prestigious certification, it’s truly an exceptional accomplishment.

To earn this certification, teachers must undergo a rigorous process that involves demonstrating evidence of their positive impact on student learning. This includes showcasing their deep understanding of their students, subject matter expertise, use of data and assessments, and exceptional teaching practices. In addition, they must also demonstrate a commitment to ongoing reflection and continuous learning, as well as participation in learning communities. With certification available in 25 certificate areas spanning 16 disciplines from Pre-K through 12th grade, our teachers have truly demonstrated their dedication to their craft.

We are particularly proud to share that 19 of our Sunnyside Unified School District teachers have achieved National Board Certification, with even more working towards this incredible accomplishment. Congratulations to all of our teachers on this extraordinary achievement, and thank you for your unwavering commitment to our students' success.

Maggie Hackett

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood November 2008 District Office

Jennifer Valentine

Generalist/Early Childhood November 2008 Gallego Primary Fine Arts Magnet School

Tracy Vincent

Generalist/Early Childhood November 2009 Liberty Elementary School

Brittany Betterton

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood November 2013 Elvira Elementary School

Lianna Castillo

Exceptional Needs Specialist/Early Childhood through Young Adulthood November 2013 Mission Manor Elementary School

Stephanie Shay

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood November 2015 Summit View Elementary School

Daniel Dong

Science/Early Adolescence December 2017 Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School

Eva Pina-Malbon

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood December 2017 Liberty Elementary School

Valerie Toala

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood December 2017 Liberty Elementary School

Heather Morgan

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood December 2018 Los Amigos Elementary School

Courtney Vazquez

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood December 2019 Esperanza Elementary School

Robin Zemaitis

Early and Middle Childhood/Literacy: Reading–Language Arts December 2021 Elvira Elementary School

Fatimah Al-Osaimi

National Certified Counselor January 2022 Billy Lane Lauffer Middle School

Gina Gonzales-Rojas

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts-Early and Middle Childhood December 2022 Liberty Elementary School

Laura Lujan

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts-Early and Middle Childhood December 2022 Summit View Elementary School

Jade Rodriguez

Exceptional Needs Specialist-Early Childhood through Young Adulthood/Early Childhood (EC) December 2022 Craycroft Elementary School

Lori Ramirez

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood December 2023

Dolly Kansal

Science Adolescence through Young Adulthood December 2025

Jacqueline Ramirez

Exceptional Need Specialist Early Childhood through Young Adulthood December 2025