National Board New Candidate Kickoff: Full Schedule

9:00am MST

Opening Session

Meeting ID: 977 4620 8394
Password: KO2021

Keynotes

Kathy Hoffman

Superintendent of Public Instruction, State of Arizona

Superintendent Hoffman’s vision for the role of Superintendent and the Arizona Department of Education is informed by her experience as an educator and advocate for students with disabilities. She believes all students deserve equal access to a high-quality public education, and... Read More →

Peggy Brookins

President & CEO, National Board for Professional Teaching Standands

Peggy Brookins, NBCT, is President and CEO of National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Prior to this role, she was the National Board's Executive Vice President and also served on the Board of Directors. In July 2014, President Barack Obama named Brookins as a member of... Read More →

Rita Cheng

President, Northern Arizona University

Dr. Rita Cheng, President of Northern Arizona University, is a first-generation and non-traditional college graduate. Under her leadership, NAU has pursued an aggressive agenda to thrive in a fast-changing environment of higher education. A champion of student success, she has focused... Read More →

Saturday March 20, 2021 9:00am - 10:05am MST

General Session

10:05am MST

Morning Break

Saturday March 20, 2021 10:05am - 10:15am MST

Breaks

10:15am MST

Component 1 - Preparing for the Test

Feedback Survey

Meeting ID: 975 6403 0290

Do you have concerns about Component 1? After attending this breakout session, you will walk away with resources and strategies to alleviate your anxiety. You will also be able to choose from one of these two in-class activities: practice essay writing or exploration of the Pearson Online Tutorial. Candidates should have a copy of their Component 1 instructions and their personal laptop ready.

Facilitators

Randi Fielding, NBCT

Florence Unified School District

Randi Fielding serves as an administrator in the Florence Unified School District. Prior to this, she served as an instructional coach, mentor teacher, and classroom teacher. Randi became a National Board Certified Teacher in 2017. In addition to full-time work as an administrator... Read More →

Justin Price

NBCT, Paradise Valley Unified School District

Justin Price has finished his 20th year in education in the Paradise Valley USD, most recently leaving 7 years as a STEM Specialist, and moving into a new role as an Instructional Coach. Justin certified as a Middle Childhood Generalist in 2015, and has been serving as a Candidate... Read More →

Saturday March 20, 2021 10:15am - 11:30am MST

Breakout Session #1

10:15am MST

Component 2 - Avoiding the Rabbit Hole

Meeting ID: 940 7035 3801

As a participant in this session, you will have the opportunity to delve into the requirements for Component 2 and create a focused plan so that you can effectively break down what this component asks and find effective ways to embed all the required elements in your written commentary. By being intentional with your planning, you will have the tools you need to avoid that dreaded rabbit hole.

Facilitators

Maria Barker, NBCT

Mesa Public Schools

Maria Barker is an administrator and special education teacher. She achieved National Board Certification as an Exceptional Needs Specialist EYA in 2017 and maintained her certification in 2022. She was named one of Arizona’s Top Five Teachers in 2019 and is a member of Arizona... Read More →

Alexis LaDuca

English Teacher, Mountain Ridge High School, Deer Valley Unified School District

Alexis LaDuca is an English Language Arts teacher at Mountain Ridge High School in the Deer Valley Unified School District. She achieved National Board Certification in 2017 and her certificate area is English Language Arts, adolescence and young adulthood. She has been supporting... Read More →

Saturday March 20, 2021 10:15am - 11:30am MST

Breakout Session #1

10:15am MST

Component 3 - Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3

Meeting ID: 917 7770 4997

In this breakout session, we’ll differentiate between formative and summative assessments, practice identifying evidence regarding formative assessment, and brainstorm how to respond when students do and do not meet a lesson’s objective. This session is interactive and will connect to your video recording in Component 3.

Facilitators

Tara Dale

NBCT, Gilbert Public Schools

Tara Dale, a Nationally Board-Certified teacher (NBCT), has taught science and social studies in the 7-12 setting for 14 years. She earned a B.S. in Psychology and another in Biology from Arizona State University and her Masters in Secondary Education from University of Phoenix. She... Read More →

Michael Goto

NBCT, Ombudsman Alternative Schools

Michael Goto serves as Associate Superintendent for Ombudsman Alternative Schools. He achieved his National Board Certification in 2013 in the area of Social Studies for Adolescents and Young Adult. When not supporting and collaborating with teachers through this process enjoys spending... Read More →

Saturday March 20, 2021 10:15am - 11:30am MST

Breakout Session #1

10:15am MST

Component 4 - Anchored in the Architecture

Meeting ID: 994 3652 0018

Do you look at Component 4 and feel lost at sea, adrift in an ocean of standards, forms, and written commentary? This breakout is designed to give you an “anchor” to keep you from drifting away from the purpose and intent of Component 4.

Facilitators

Christie Olsen

Professional Learning Coach, LHUSD

Christie Olsen is a mentor teacher in the Lake Havasu Unified School District. She achieved National Board Certification in 2002 as a Middle Childhood Generalist. She renewed in 2012, and is awaiting MOC scores. She has been supporting candidates since 2003. She is 2019 Learning Forward... Read More →

Courtney Zampogna

NBCT, Lake Havasu Unified School District

Courtney Zampogna is a First Grade Teacher in the Lake Havasu City Unified School District. She achieved National Board Certification in 2017 and her certificate area is EMC Literacy: Reading-Language Arts. She has been supporting teachers in her area achieve National Board Certification... Read More →

Saturday March 20, 2021 10:15am - 11:30am MST

Breakout Session #1

10:15am MST

General Portfolio - The Whole Picture

Meeting ID: 928 1377 5015

Need help organizing your thinking? Anxious about the writing process and/or how you will be scored? Or just not sure how to start this thing called National Board Certification in general? No matter where you are in your journey towards National Board Certification, this breakout will provide structured tools for planning and writing about your practice at the highest scoring levels possible. You will engage with best practices from NBCTs in the field, collaborate with other candidates in small and whole group conversations, and will have individual time-on-task to plan and write for successful evidence of impact.

Facilitators

Alaina Adams

NBCT, Phoenix Union High School District

Alaina Adams is a Principal in the Phoenix Union High School District. She achieved initial Board Certification in 2008 (AYA-ELA), and renewed in 2018. During her 17 years in urban, public education, Alaina has been a classroom teacher, curriculum-developer, adjunct-professor, action... Read More →

Lissa Borchers

NBCT, Deer Valley Unified School District

Lissa Borchers is a high school English teacher at Mountain Ridge High School in the Deer Valley Unified School District. She achieved National Board Certification in 2017 and her certificate area is Adolescence and Young Adult English Language Arts (AYA ELA). She has been supporting... Read More →

Saturday March 20, 2021 10:15am - 11:30am MST

Breakout Session #1

11:30am MST

Lunch Break

Saturday March 20, 2021 11:30am - 12:15pm MST

Breaks

12:15pm MST

Component 1 - Preparing for the Test

Feedback Survey

Meeting ID: 974 6163 0335

Do you have concerns about Component 1? After attending this breakout session, you will walk away with resources and strategies to alleviate your anxiety. You will also be able to choose from one of these two in-class activities: practice essay writing or exploration of the Pearson Online Tutorial. Candidates should have a copy of their Component 1 instructions and their personal laptop ready.

Facilitators

Randi Fielding, NBCT

Florence Unified School District

Justin Price

NBCT, Paradise Valley Unified School District

Saturday March 20, 2021 12:15pm - 1:30pm MST

Breakout Session #2

12:15pm MST

Component 2 - Avoiding the Rabbit Hole

Meeting ID: 913 6759 3436

As a participant in this session, you will have the opportunity to delve into the requirements for Component 2 and create a focused plan so that you can effectively break down what this component asks and find effective ways to embed all the required elements in your written commentary. By being intentional with your planning, you will have the tools you need to avoid that dreaded rabbit hole.

Facilitators

Maria Barker, NBCT

Mesa Public Schools

Alexis LaDuca

English Teacher, Mountain Ridge High School, Deer Valley Unified School District

Saturday March 20, 2021 12:15pm - 1:30pm MST

Breakout Session #2

12:15pm MST

Component 3 - Testing, Testing, 1, 2, 3

Meeting ID: 927 5084 7968

In this breakout session, we’ll differentiate between formative and summative assessments, practice identifying evidence regarding formative assessment, and brainstorm how to respond when students do and do not meet a lesson’s objective. This session is interactive and will connect to your video recording in Component 3.

Facilitators

Tara Dale

NBCT, Gilbert Public Schools

Michael Goto

NBCT, Ombudsman Alternative Schools

Saturday March 20, 2021 12:15pm - 1:30pm MST

Breakout Session #2

12:15pm MST

Component 4 - Anchored in the Architecture

Meeting ID: 977 6424 1241

Do you look at Component 4 and feel lost at sea, adrift in an ocean of standards, forms, and written commentary? This breakout is designed to give you an “anchor” to keep you from drifting away from the purpose and intent of Component 4.

Facilitators

Christie Olsen

Professional Learning Coach, LHUSD

Courtney Zampogna

NBCT, Lake Havasu Unified School District

Saturday March 20, 2021 12:15pm - 1:30pm MST

Breakout Session #2

12:15pm MST

General Portfolio - The Whole Picture

Meeting ID: 910 5142 5430

Need help organizing your thinking? Anxious about the writing process and/or how you will be scored? Or just not sure how to start this thing called National Board Certification in general? No matter where you are in your journey towards National Board Certification, this breakout will provide structured tools for planning and writing about your practice at the highest scoring levels possible. You will engage with best practices from NBCTs in the field, collaborate with other candidates in small and whole group conversations, and will have individual time-on-task to plan and write for successful evidence of impact.

Facilitators

Alaina Adams

NBCT, Phoenix Union High School District

Lissa Borchers

NBCT, Deer Valley Unified School District

Saturday March 20, 2021 12:15pm - 1:30pm MST

Breakout Session #2

1:30pm MST

Afternoon Break

Saturday March 20, 2021 1:30pm - 1:40pm MST

Breaks

1:40pm MST

Closing Session

Meeting ID: 919 0102 3062
Password: KO2021

Keynotes

Barb Tingle

NBCT, Sahuarita Unified District

Barb Tingle, a 2020 NBCT and 2010 Arizona Educational Foundation Ambassador for Excellence, is often found working as a cognitive coach for new teachers, a mentor for pre-service teachers and college interns in her classroom and an advisor to early childhood program directors. Her... Read More →

Saturday March 20, 2021 1:40pm - 2:30pm MST

General Session