New stars are being added to the honor wall at the Madison City Schools Central Office.

The new stars represent the 9 MCS teachers who just became National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT) and the 11 that attained their required renewal every five years. More than 100 such stars now adorn the honor wall at the MCS Central Office.

The teachers were recognized at the February 6th Board of Education meeting.
They are (L-R in photo below) Catherine Hoop, Chase Evans, Monica Lisenby, Julie Goldston, Alicia Sullivan-Smith, Caroline Flowers Miller, Sara Tolleson.
Not pictured: LaToya Bankston, Ariel Grimmett.

The newest NBCT teachers with their "stars" at the MCS Central Office  (2/06/2025)

The latest installment raises to 105 the number of NBCTs in Madison City Schools - among the highest in the state regardless of school district size.
In addition to the new NBCTs, the following MCS teachers recently completed their NBCT renewal that is required every five years: Maria Adams, Sarah Baker, Kimberly Cox, Crystal Davy, Tammy Fiscus, Laura Hester, Nyiere Joseph, Laura Roberson, Amy Stoker, Cyrus Swearingen, Bria Waller.. 

"More than a decade of research from across the country demonstrates the positive impact that National Board Certified Teachers have on student achievement," said Dr. Heather Donaldson, Chief Academic Officer of Madison City Schools. "Studies show that students taught by Board Certified Teachers gain an extra 1-2 months learning each school year, and the positive impact of having a Board Certified Teacher is even greater for minority, and low-income students."

Dr. Donaldson introduced the new and recertified NBCTs at tonight's Board meeting. She said the greater learning impact comes from NBCT teachers propelled by more rigorous professional analysis, reflection and intentionality with regard to their instructional practices.
District support for NBCT training began to ramp up in 2015 with the creation of a mentor and support network to guide NBCT trainees through the process. That help grew to include monetary support through Department of Defense Education Activity grants, the local Committee of 100 and the Schools Foundation.
 

Superintendent Dr. Ed Nichols congratulated the new NBCTs, saying they represent the "best of the best" in Madison City Schools. 

Pictured are new National Board Certified Teachers along with several of the 11 MCS teachers who earned NBCT renewals.