Governor Nathan Deal has announced the names of 58 Georgia teachers who have earned the “Master Teacher” certification, based on demonstrated excellence in student achievement and student growth for 2013.
Georgia’s Master Teacher Certification Program was established in 2005 and is coordinated by the Georgia Professional Standards Commission (GaPSC). Based on classroom performance on the Criterion-Referenced Competency Test (CRCT), documentation of student growth and exemplary professional practices, superior teachers are designated as “Master Teachers” for a period of seven years.
“The 2013 Master Teachers join a group of Georgia’s highly skilled and dedicated educators who share a passion for teaching and student learning,” said Kelly Henson, Executive Secretary for GaPSC. “The Professional Standards Commission, along with their schools and communities, recognize and celebrate their accomplishments.”
Master Teachers are eligible to automatically renew their teaching certificates as long as they continue to qualify for Master Teacher status.
For more information on the Master Teacher program, please visit its website or send an email to MasterTeachers@gapsc.com.
Visit Gov. Deal’s website to see the list of teachers who have earned the “Master Teacher” Certification in 2013.
