Huntsville City Schools is celebrating our nearly 70 educators who have achieved the prestigious distinction of being named National Board Certified Teachers (NBCT), as well as those who are currently striving for it! Your dedication inspires us all!
National Board Certification is considered one of the highest achievements in the teaching profession, demonstrating an educator’s commitment to student success and continuous improvement. HCS commends these educators for their hard work and dedication to enhancing student learning.
Newest NBCT Recipients
April Fellman
Petah Kelsey-Heath
Karen Parden
Alexandra Stein
Casaundra Taylor
Kristy Thompson
Previous NBCT Recipients
Angela Bargas
Michelle Barnett
Heather Beaver
Tina Benson
Amy Bishop
Andrea Blakenship
Samantha Breinlinger
LaTorea Brooks
Rebecca Campbell
Shelby Coates
Whitney Collier
Lydia Craft
Stephanie Crossley
Lauren Davenport
Gabrielle Degennar
Kimberlie Eason
Katherine Funally Lintz
Bethany Gessner
Mindy Green Parker
Kendall Gulledge Reynolds
Amy Harbour
Dianna Harper
Candace Hatcher
Ashlee Horton
Kellye Ingraham
Carol Jackson
Molly Johnson
Elisabeth Johnson
Julie Johnson
Sharon Lakin
Karlton LeCompte
Chanel Leslie
Rebecca Mann
Kerry Martin
Jennifer Mason
Rebecca Masters Ramsey
Kelianna McLemore
Christie O'Connor
Elizabeth Orbison
Lorinda Otto
Angela Parker
Jordan Payne
Mallory Ray
Dawn Rayburn
Renee Redfield
Lori Rhonemus
Tracie Rings
Kristin Robinson
Mia Ruffin
Rebecca Savage-Owens
Aimee Scrivner
Lori Shrode
Michelle Sisson
Lillian Smith
Lisa Snodgrass
Marcia Staples
Stephanie Tomes
John Vernon
Sherry Wade
Zachary WcWhorter
Nancy Wolfe
Ashleigh Yocom
HCS actively encourages teachers to pursue National Board Certification through the Raise Your Hand campaign, an initiative designed to increase the number of National Board Certified Teachers across the three public school systems in Madison County. Launched three years ago, the campaign set an ambitious goal of raising $1 million to fund certification costs for 500 teachers.
Raise Your Hand is made possible through a partnership between the Huntsville Committee of 100, The Creative Cities Fund, and The Schools Foundation. This initiative allows HCS to cover the certification fees for educators, removing financial barriers and supporting teachers in their pursuit of excellence.
The Madison County business community has played a vital role in the campaign’s success, with local businesses providing the necessary funding to invest in the future of education. Their generous contributions help ensure that more teachers have the opportunity to obtain National Board Certification, ultimately benefiting students across the district.
Teachers interested in pursuing National Board Certification are encouraged to contact the HCS Talent Management Department for more information. Businesses wishing to support the campaign through donations can reach out to The Schools Foundation at (256) 535-2080.