On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, the Kent School District honored all the teachers who have achieved their National Board Certification.
This certification represents the highest professional credential in the field of teaching, signifying a deep commitment to excellence, reflection, and continual growth.
This rigorous, peer-reviewed process recognizes educators who meet high and exacting standards through study, expert evaluation, self-assessment, and peer review.
This certification not only elevates the teaching profession but also directly benefits students by ensuring they are taught by accomplished educators who use evidence-based practices and continually refine their craft. By pursuing and achieving this distinction, teachers demonstrate leadership, instructional mastery, and a dedication to educational equity—helping to raise the bar for schools and districts nationwide.
Laura Mroos and Ryan Chinn are the district’s National Board facilitators, who said:
“As KSD’s National Board cohort facilitators, Ryan and I were honored to celebrate the teachers who certified in December 2024. National Board Certification is a rigorous process requiring 200-400 hours of reflection, analysis, and study. These educators closely examine their practice through student work, video, data, and assessments—all in pursuit of excellence. Their journey reflects a deep commitment to equitable, high-quality teaching that positively impacts students, schools, and communities. Their perseverance and professionalism embody the very best of our profession, and we are proud to recognize their extraordinary achievement.”
Congratulations to the teachers listed below:
2024 NBCT Teachers
- Neeraj Agnihotri, Science, Meeker Middle School
- Virginia Barkley, Multilingual Education Teacher, Kent-Meridian High School
- Heena Bedi, Dual Language Teacher, Scenic Hill Elementary School
- Taylor Halland, 1st Grade Teacher, Horizon Elementary
- Amber Liddell, Counselor, Kent-Meridian High School
- Tri Nguyen, Math, Cedar Heights Middle School
- Carley Parsons, Dual Language Teacher, Scenic Hill Elementary
- Tanna Tingstad, Academic Intervention Teacher, East Hill Elementary
- Marianne Yahyaoui, Math, Kent-Meridian High School
About Kent School District
The Kent School District serves over 70 square miles of south King County including the cities of Kent, Covington, and portions of Auburn, Black Diamond, Maple Valley, Renton, and SeaTac. It is one of the most diverse school districts in the state and country with over 135 languages spoken by its students. Kent School District is highly regarded for its excellent teaching corps, steadily improving academic achievement, commitment to all students, strong financial management, innovative classroom technology, and coordinated school safety.
