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Susan Shipe, lead teacher, recently obtained her National Board Certification in Exceptional Student Education.
Teachers having completed this rigorous certification process, represent the best of what teaching can be. Teachers who successfully undergo and complete this process have demonstrated subject-area expertise as well as the ability to develop lesson plans and deliver instruction that meets the needs of students at different levels and with different abilities.
The demanding process - which only four of 10 teachers pass on the first try and which takes up to three years to complete - requires candidates to pass subject-matter assessments and submit a portfolio that includes videotapes of classroom instruction and assessments of student work.
Susan joins an elite group of teachers. Fewer than two percent of all U.S. teachers are Nationally Board certified and even fewer attain it on their first attempt like she did.
Ask anyone, colleagues, parents, students-who they think is most deserving of this recognition-and without hesitation-she would be chosen. We always knew Susan was outstanding-THIS JUST PROVES IT!
Ms. Stacey Robinson, Teacher at the Achievement Academy and Mrs. Jo Ann Smith, Office Manager, have been nominated by their colleagues to represent the Achievement Academy at the Polk County Association of Charter School awards ceremony. Congratulations Stacey and Jo Ann as you are honored for your commitment to the students and families at Achievement Academy.
The Achievement Academy has recently purchased 16 acres of beautiful property located on 540A in Lakeland. It is located across from George Jenkins High School stadium and is adjacent to what will become a county park. As the community's needs are growing, the Board of the Achievement Academy has identified the need to expand for future growth. This is a long range plan for the future of Achievement Academy where we can eventually build a beautiful school that wiill not only meet and exceed the needs of our current students, but will also provide opportunties for future students and their families.