During the 2022-2023 school year, the LANL Foundation is supporting cohorts of 15 new candidates and more than 15 returning candidates in the NBCT process.
The LANL Foundation is committed to supporting New Mexico’s teachers, counselors, and school leaders in their personal and professional growth. The NBCT process offers an opportunity for teachers to advance their professional status through National Board Certification. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards’ respected, advanced teaching credential goes beyond state licensure. Research shows teachers who have achieved their NBC see increased student academic performance and success within the classroom.
The National Board Certification for Local Teachers Program is directly related to the LANL Foundation’s Theory of Change. Specifically, we know that supporting outstanding educators is a key component to improved opportunities for students and communities. By supporting professional learning experiences and advancement opportunities for educators, we are helping to promote a climate of learning and growth for teachers, students, and communities.
Meet the NBCT Candidates
![Headshot of Devette Sanchez](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.Devette-Sanchez-768x856.jpg)
Devette Sanchez
![Jenae Mirabal](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.Jenae-Mirabal-768x768.jpg)
Jenae Mirabal
![Headshot of Rod Dobbs](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.Rod-Dobbs.jpg)
Rod Dobbs
![Headshot of David Tedford Wheller](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.David-Tedford-Wheeler-768x432.jpg)
David Tedford Wheeler
![Headshot of Audrey Edinger](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.Audrey-Edinger-768x614.jpg)
Audrey Edinger
![Headshot of Carol Schrader](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.Carol-Schrader-768x905.jpg)
Carol Schrader
![Shot of Kristen Rivera holding her daughter.](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.Kristen-Rivera.jpeg)
Kristen Rivera
![Headshot of KC Dutcher](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.K.C.-Dutcher-768x1092.jpg)
K.C. Dutcher
![Headshot of Amber Paz-Csibi](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.Amber-Paz-Csibi.png)
Amber Paz-Csibi
![Headshot of Julie Book](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.Julie-Book-768x960.jpg)
Julie Book
![Headshot of Sharieffa Wade Burton](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/NBCT.Sharieffa-Wade-Burton-768x519.jpg)
Sharieffa Wade Burton
![avatar of person photo coming soon](https://lanlfoundation.org/app/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/bio-placeholder-pic-768x768.png)