The Free Press, Mankato, MN - St. Peter's certified seven

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St. Peter elementary music teacher Robyn Woods said she would never have earned her certification without the support of other teachers and district staff.
John Cross

Brenda Guappone is one of seven St. Peter teachers to earn national certification. In terms of percentage of staff with that certification, St. Peter ranks first in the state.
John Cross

To earn certification through the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards, teachers must submit to an extensive review that often takes more than a year to complete. The process includes videotaped class sessions, multiple portfolios and a final exam. Pictured are Brenda Guappone’s certification materials.
Tanner Kent

St. Peter's certified seven

School district has seven nationally certified teachers

By Tanner Kent
Free Press Staff Writer

“Some of this stuff I

hadn’t seen since college,” Woods said.

Guappone added: “I really had to increase my knowledge in other curriculum areas.”

After earning their certifications, St. Peter’s seven teachers earned a small salary bonus and 10 credit hours through Minnesota State University.

Olson said the district is planning to start another cohort in the spring to help another group of teachers earn national certification.

“This was an opportunity to get better as a teacher, to grow as an educator,” said high school media specialist Howard Strey, who was among St. Peter’s first to earn certification. “It was a tremendous learning experience.”

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