Academic Excellence in Every Classroom: GPS Educators Earn National Board Certification

Gilbert Public Schools (GPS) is proud to recognize six educators who have earned or maintained National Board Certification for the 2026 school year, a distinction achieved by approximately 3% of teachers nationwide.

National Board Certification is considered the highest professional credential in education. The process of earning the certification is grounded in the National Board’s Five Core Propositions and is designed to collect clear evidence of accomplished teaching practice. Candidates complete four rigorous components - a computer-based assessment measuring content knowledge and three portfolio entries demonstrating differentiation in instruction, teaching practice, learning environment, and reflective professional decision-making.

The certification process can take one to five years to complete and requires educators to demonstrate measurable impact on student learning. It offers 25 certificate areas structured by developmental level and discipline, ensuring that certification reflects deep subject expertise and a strong understanding of how students learn.

With this year’s newly certified and maintained educators, Gilbert Public Schools now has 37 teachers and staff members with National Board Certification. 

This year’s recognized educators include:

According to the National Board of Professional Teaching Standards, National Board Certified Teachers positively influence student achievement. At Gilbert Public Schools, this work supports strong alignment to standards, meaningful academic feedback, and measurable student growth in a variety of courses from foundational literacy to honors coursework, Advanced Placement physics, practical academic applications, and International Baccalaureate.

Gilbert Public Schools remains committed to employee excellence and student success by encouraging professional pathways that elevate teaching and learning. When educators pursue the highest national standards in their profession, students benefit directly. GPS’ Professional Growth and Development department offers quality, research-based professional learning opportunities for all employees, focusing on instructional practices that emphasize the importance of student-centered classrooms

Families who choose Gilbert Public Schools can be confident that their children are learning in classrooms led by educators dedicated to continuous growth and instructional excellence. To learn more about the academic programs and exceptional educators across Gilbert Public Schools, visit GilbertSchools.net/Teaching-Learning.