Well, the day for receiving my National Board Certificiation scores finally came on Friday. I am sad to say that I did
not certify this first go around. I really did not expect to. (I just was really hoping.) I was told at the beginning that this truly could be a 3 year process. Less than 1/3 of the candidates pass the first year. If I can do it in 2 years - I will be relieved.
Most of my scores were nice and strong. I have one entry - Math and Science; a video entry that was very weak. My mentors and I both questioned if I had time to redo the video to improve the write up but we thought I could make writing portions strong enough to compinsate the weak points of the video lesson. I guess not. I only scored a 1.0 on this entry. The evaluators really didn't like this entry. (Honestly, I didn't expect it to be that low.) My overall score was 260 of a needed 275. All I have to do is re-do that one entry. I only need a 2.0 and will pass because each point has a weight of 16 for this entry. Having such a low score gives me a big margine for improvement. I am hopeful this time. because I can really focus on just this one entry. I can say that I know a little more about the writing process and I only have to do one entry instead of 4 which will be much less stressful. I do not plan to take any of the assessments again. The state of Florida will pay for
one retake. So, the math/science entry is it for me.
I have until the first of April to video, write and resubmit this entry and then the waiting process starts all over again until this time next year. Becoming NB certified is a difficiult and "when I pass' with the needed points - I will know that I truly earned it.
Keep me in your prayers as I start this process again with my new class. I have another difficult group with an autistic student in my class this year. It makes my life interesting, to say the least.
Love,
Linda
Okay, these pictures are a couple of years old. so if you want to see new pictures you will have to attend the "Haupt Family Christmas Party", Saturday, December 1st at 6:00 PM, Aunt Karen and Uncle Steve can't wait to see all of you. Don't forget to bring something for our dinner, a white elephant gift for each person in your family and a gift for "Grandpa Claus" to give. If you would like to share a talent, (song, story) for our Christmas program, please contact Aunt Karen. Let's make this the best party ever, since Levi and Torrie are thinking about moving away and taking our sweet Emma. See you all soon. Happy Holidays!
