MNEA proudly celebrates members who earned National Board Certification—one of the most respected and rigorous professional certifications in education—in 2025. This achievement reflects a deep commitment to teaching excellence, continuous growth, and student success. National Board Certification recognizes educators who meet the highest standards of the profession through a demanding, reflective process that demonstrates advanced knowledge, effective instructional practices, and a strong impact on student learning.
Designed to develop, retain, and recognize accomplished teachers, National Board Certification benefits not only educators but also students, schools, and communities.
Research consistently shows that National Board Certified Teachers (NBCTs) strengthen instructional quality, elevate student achievement, and contribute to positive school culture. By investing in this gold standard of professional learning, MNEA members help drive ongoing improvement in Missouri’s public schools and reinforce the value of highly skilled, well-supported educators in every classroom.
To find out more about National Board Certification, visit www.nbpts.org.
MNEA offers a full program to help support all teachers in earning this certification, visit www.mnea.org/nbc for more information and to sign up for support.
Congratulations to the following members!
Jessica Austermann
Jennifer Bartin*
Gregory Baum*
Lisa Bourgeade
Tiffany Buttram
Stephanie Byrne
Ethan Cartee
Trina Cornell
Jaime DeMar
Rebecca Dutcher
Ashley Fossum*
Kaitlynn Jansen
Kim Kearbey
Noelle Kellermann
Jennifer Kovarik*
Rebecca Lawrence
Audrey Masek
Jennifer McClanahan
Melissa Nedved*
Lori Riddle
Erin Rocha
Allison Tappana
Patrick Troy
Cassidy Urie*
Courtney Wells*
Carolyn Wolf
*NBCT certification journey partially funded with the help of the Kauffman Foundation Grant offered through the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education.
For a full directory of NBCTs, visit www.nbpts.org/nbct-directory/.