Crosby, McGuire & Smith-Waller

National Board for Professional Teaching Standards has awarded certification to ten Birmingham City Schools educators.

LaToya Cosby of BCS Department of Educator Effectiveness, Brandi McGuire of P.D. Jackson-Olin H.S. and Janessa Smith-Waller of Huffman Academy (pictured left to right above) have earned 2025 National Board Certified Teacher status.

Meanwhile, seven educators (pictured left to right below) have earned Maintenance of Certification for 2025:

  • Dr. Raynetta Wiggins, Principal of Minor Elementary School

  • Dr. Janicya Feggins of Oxmoor Valley Elementary School

  • Rebecca Blumenfeld of G.W. Carver High School

  • Dr. Sandra Pickens from the Department of Educator Effectiveness

  • Jana Roland-Williams of Glen Iris Elementary School

  • Dr. Donna Ross from the Department of Student Success

  • Dr. Marquita Warren-Lewis of R.C. Hemphill Elementary

Maintenance of Certification teachers