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Good News January 27

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Good News January 27

Congratulations to our Federal Way Public Schools educators on achieving National Board Certification in 2025!

  • Elizabeth Benitez Martinez from TAF@Saghalie, certified in School Counseling, Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
  • Monica Cannon from Federal Way High School, certified in Exceptional Needs Specialist, Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
  • Whitney Halling from the Educational Service Center, certified in Exceptional Needs Specialist, Early Childhood through Young Adulthood
  • Cole Hendricks from Thomas Jefferson High School, certified in Social Studies–History, Adolescence and Young Adulthood
  • Michael Lu from Sacajawea Middle School, certified in Mathematics, Early Adolescence

National Board Certification is widely recognized as the gold standard in teacher certification. Created by teachers for teachers, it is a rigorous, performance-based process that goes beyond state licensure to recognize accomplished educators who demonstrate strong instructional practice, reflective professionalism, and a lasting positive impact on student learning.

This year’s National Board Certified Teachers met high and rigorous standards set by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, helping advance the quality of teaching and learning for students across our district.

Your achievement reflects a deep commitment to professional growth and adds to FWPS’s strong tradition of celebrating educators who lead with excellence and impact.

Thank you for your dedication to our students and their bright futures. We are FWPS Proud of you all!

Congratulations to our FWPS educators on achieving National Board Certification in 2025!

 

Congratulations to our FWPS educators on achieving National Board Certification in 2025!