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At its February 26 meeting, the Santa Fe Public Schools Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Christine Griffin recognized seven educators and eight nurses who either achieved or renewed National Board Certification. With these additions, the District now proudly includes 86 National Board Certified professionals.

Honored teachers included Alexandra Blossom, Barbara Teterycz, Cassandra CdeBaca, and Kelly Michelle Phillips of Capital High School; Guadalupe Estrada Bojorquez of Ramirez Thomas Elementary; Angelina Duran of Pinon Elementary; and Jessie Gac of Mandela International Magnet School.

Recognized nurses included Laurie Vander Jagt of Santa Fe High School; Shelly Ogle Schwent of Eldorado Community School; Jan-Carol Etre of Kearny Elementary; Karen Nielsen of Gonzales Community School; Camille Reyes of Ramirez Thomas Elementary; Kimberly Seymour of Cesar Chavez Elementary; Shona Stack of Carlos Gilbert Elementary; and Myrna J. Barbee-Lee, Lead Nurse from the Office of Student Wellness.

Reminder, ePortfolio Submission is opened from: April 1-May 16, 2026
A gentle reminder: the submission deadline of May 16 is approaching quickly.

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The New Mexico Public Education Department National Board Scholarship for the 2026–27 school year is now open! 🍎

New Mexico educators this is your opportunity to pursue NBCT certification. Invest in your growth, elevate your practice, and lead with impact.

Apply today at nmped.gov ✨ or direct link 🔗 http://bit.ly/4cF2ZZh

🚨New, New Mexico NBCT Salary Differential: $10,315.65

✨Legislators in New Mexico have approved a new salary differential of $10,315.65 for National Board Certified Teachers. This increase recognizes the rigorous work required to earn National Board Certification and reinforces the state’s commitment to supporting and retaining accomplished educators.

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The Senate, recognizing and honorig Newly achieved teachers, accompanied by our President Katie Lake. Hill Day 2026.

Here is the link to the full recognition video:

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Congratulations! We ❤️ NM NBCTs!

Some of our newest NBCTs being recognized on Hill Day 2026 by the House.
Here is the link to watch the full video:

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Congratulations! We ❤️ NM NBCTs!

NBCTs being honored: Barbara Teterycz-Santa Fe, Victoria Gonzales-Carlsbad, Kim Landry (renewed)-Alamogordo, Kyla Johnson (coordinator)-retired Farmington, Salvador Melendrez-Gadsden

Recognizing another amazing group of teachers from Las Cruces Public Schools. Central Elementary has 3 National board certified teachers and a candidate for this cycle: Their 2nd and 3rd grade level students are being taught by accomplished educators who lead with purpose, excellence, and heart. 💫
National Board Certification is more than a title. It’s a commitment to reflective practice, high standards, and doing what’s best for students every single day. Because of these teachers and candidates, Central Elementary’s 2nd and 3rd graders are learning in classrooms grounded in equity, strong instruction, and deep care for kids.

Way to represent Las Cruces Public Schools with pride and professionalism! 🍎📚
-Laura Bryant, Accomplished 2018, MOC 2023
-Stacy Gonzalez, Accomplished 2025
-Ida Jarvis, Accomplished 2025
-Patricia Lozano- 2026 Candidate 🎉✨

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