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June 15, 2005
State Farm Continues Commitment to MU's Accomplished Teaching Project
by HNN Staff
Huntington (HNN) – State Farm Insurance has awarded a $15,000 grant to Marshall University's Graduate School of Education and Professional Development, continuing a partnership that helps West Virginia school teachers attain national certification.
State Farm agency field executive Herman Dixon, along with State Farm agents Lisa Godwin and Faye Zinn, made the presentation Tuesday morning, June 14, 2005 at Marshall's South Charleston campus.
The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) awards national board certification, the highest professional credential in the field of teaching, to teachers who successfully complete a rigorous, performance–based assessment.
During the past five years, State Farm has provided more than $40,000 to support Marshall's Accomplished Teaching Project, a graduate–level program that assists in the preparation of teachers seeking to obtain national certification. Through this program, 57 teachers have received National Board Certification.
"Through its continued support, State Farm has played a critical role in the success of Marshall's Accomplished Teaching Project," said Dr. Ron Childress, Marshall University Vice President for Graduate Studies and Dean of the Graduate School of Education and Professional Development. "With State Farm's continued support, we are establishing West Virginia as a national leader in the development of quality teachers and quality education."
