In all, 70 Anne Arundel County teachers sought the certification this year. The 48.5 percent achievement rate is the highest since Anne Arundel County Public Schools joined the program in 2002 and far surpasses the national average of 36 percent.

The following AACPS teachers achieved National Board Certified status:

• Teresa Abbott, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
• Keri Allen, Davidsonville Elementary School
• Kim Baicar, Broadneck Elementary School
• Jennifer Brockhurst, Crofton Middle School
• Terrilyn Broderick, Glen Burnie High School
• Laura DeConinck, Crofton Middle School
• Melissa Edgar, Shady Side Elementary School
• Laura Espinosa, Science Resource Teacher, Central Office
• Gina Fisher, Benfield Elementary School
• Lydia Gonzalez, Piney Orchard Elementary School
• Christopher Gordon, Broadneck Elementary School
• Vicky Gordon, Broadneck Elementary School
• Amy Greif, MacArthur Middle School
• Jennifer Gross, Seven Oaks Elementary School
• Sue B. Hannahs, Severna Park High School
• Jennifer Hernandez, Coordinator of World and Classical Languages
• Grecia Hilton, Richard Henry Lee Elementary School
• Hilary Jump, South Shore Elementary School
• Nina Lattimore, Marley Elementary School
• Gina Maria Lenhart, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School
• Kristine Mangum, Glen Burnie Park Elementary School
• Lisa Marie Manzi, Broadneck Elementary School
• Melissa Mathews, Eastport Elementary School
• Patricia R. Mulcahy, Crofton Middle School
• Jennifer Petrin, Old Mill High School
• Mary Pitta, Folger McKinsey Elementary School
• John G. Rider, Crofton Middle School
• Barbara Segnatelli, Severna Park High School
• Kimberly Spence, Old Mill High School
• Cathy Strickler, Solley Elementary School
• Cindy Washington, Marley Middle School
• Lisa Wild, Waugh Chapel Elementary School
• Terry L. Williams, Crofton Middle School 
• Laura Williams, Severna Park Middle School

Maryland ranks 11th nationwide in the number of new National Board Certified Teachers.

County educators who achieved National Board Certified status will be honored at a reception on December 19, 2007, at the Parham Building, 2644 Riva Road, Annapolis.