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Candidate Support Team

The PLF Advantage: Why You Don’t Have to Do This Alone

Jordan District is proud to provide a dedicated team of Professional Learning Facilitators (PLFs)—the national designation for Board-certified mentors. Our PLFs have successfully navigated the certification process themselves and are trained to guide you through every component, from reflection to submission.

🗓️ Conduct Monthly Check-ins: They maintain regular contact with assigned candidates to provide consistent encouragement and progress tracking throughout the year.

✍️ Provide Component Feedback: They offer detailed reviews of your written entries, helping you refine your commentary to align with National Board standards.

🧭 Navigate Process Logistics: They guide you through the technical side of the journey, from managing deadlines to navigating the submission portal.

👂 Serve as a Sounding Board: They act as a trusted, "critical friend" for you to bounce ideas off of and reflect on your classroom impact.

Meet Your Facilitators

Our PLFs are veteran educators and National Board Certified experts who have been exactly where you are. They are committed to providing the mentorship and insight necessary to help you navigate the certification process with confidence.

Melissa Brown, NBCT
Riverton High School

Mathematics/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

"Becoming National Board Certified taught me the value of daily reflection, helping me communicate my intentions clearly to students and parents and embrace meaningful changes to improve student learning. The process significantly improved my teaching ability, and I am eager to support others as they pursue certification."

Mary Carlson, NBCT
JATC-North

Science/Adolescence and Young Adulthood

 

Tami Clevenger, NBCT
Copper Hills High School

Career and Technical Education/Early Adolescence through Young Adulthood

"Teaching is a complex and demanding profession. I believe that supporting colleagues in their journey—especially through the NBCT process—not only eases the challenges teachers face but also leads to greater student success. Earning my NBCT certification has strengthened my commitment to reflective practice and student-centered instruction. By supporting other candidates, I hope to elevate our profession and positively influence student learning."

Susan Hinds, NBCT
South Jordan Elementary

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood

Leslie Steele, NBCT
Eastlake Elementary

Literacy: Reading-Language Arts/Early and Middle Childhood

"No one thrives in teaching alone and the National Board journey is the same way! I am here to support you as you navigate this experience as a JSD teacher. From how to organize your schedule to plan and prepare for the components confidently, to helping you unpack the National Board standards, guide you on reflecting on your practice and more, you have support! My National Board journey was rewarding, eye-opening, challenging, even grueling at times, but so worthwhile and I am forever transformed as an educator by looking closely at my impact and deliberately engaging with my teaching practices to best serve the students in my care. I am excited to work together!"

Ready to Get Started? 

National Board Certification is a journey of professional transformation, and having the right guide makes all the difference. Whether you are just beginning to explore the process or are ready to dive into your components, our Candidate Support Team is here to help.

Reach out today to be matched with a Professional Learning Facilitator (PLF) who can support your specific certificate area and goals.

Questions? We're here to help. Contact Amy Wood, JSD District Facilitator, at 801-567-8365 or amy.wood@jordandistrict.org .