National Board
Congratulations to Janet Giddings, Wasson Science Teacher, and Margaret Engler, Wasson Social Studies Teacher. They have achieved National Board Certification by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards after a year-long commitment to measure their teaching practices against the highest national professional teaching standards in the country. This is a rigorous process in which only about 40% of the applicants complete on their first try.

National Board Certification is the highest credential in the teaching profession. To those in Colorado who achieve the title of National Board Certified Teacher, the Colorado Dept. of Education awards its tip certification, the Colorado Master Teacher Certificate. Becoming National Board Certified meets the U.S. Dept. of Education’s NCLB (No Child Left Behind) requirements for being “highly qualified”.

We are extremely proud of Mrs. Giddings’ and Ms. Engler’s accomplishments and their work with students!

Congratulations to Margaret Jurek, Wasson Science Teacher, for being selected by the Space Foundation as a Teacher Liaison.  Ms. Jurek is an active link between the Space Foundation, the aerospace community, and our school and district. This is a high honor for Ms. Jurek, and an outstanding opportunity and benefit for our school.