Twenty Northshore teachers recently received their National Board Certification from the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. These teachers have met rigorous standards through intensive study, expert evaluation, self-assessment and peer review. The largest yearly group ever earning the award, Northshore School District now employs 70 teachers, including four principals, with National Board Certification.

Those receiving certification this year include:

• Barbara Blakeslee, Bothell High School

• Clark Cox, Woodinville High School

• Jacob Crouch, Bothell High School

• Deborah Engelbrekt-Stone, Shelton View Elementary School

• Jeanne Flahiff, Bothell High School

• Rachel Frye, Kokanee Elementary School

• Clark Hermes, Northshore Junior High School

• Nicole Hollingshead, Northshore Junior High School

• Tarilyn Isenhart, Bothell High School

• Paul Jensen, Canyon Park Junior High School

• Corey Martin, Northshore Junior High School

• Danielle Meyer, Canyon Park Junior High School

• Erin Moody, Bothell High School

• Darcia Myers, Kenmore Elementary School

• Rebecca Nielsen, Northshore Junior High School

• Tom Norwak, Skyview Junior High School

• Sandra Palmquist, Cottage Lake Elementary School

• David Schneider, Kenmore Elementary School

• Sydney Swenson Fee, Woodmoor Elementary School

• Jon Vandemoortel, Northshore Junior High School