Long Island Region

The Long Island Region encompasses only 2 counties, but 125 school districts. Our goals are to increase the number of teachers pursuing the National Board Certification process and to grow the number of NBCTs in formal teacher leader roles that are formal, funded, and valued. We collaborate with NYSUT, NYSED, Teacher Centers, and districts to continue to spread the benefits of National Board Certification. We have several ambassadors in both counties on Long Island who can present awareness sessions to school boards, administrators, and teachers who are interested in learning more about the National Board Certification Process. We are also excited to have several Professional Learning Facilitators serving as adjunct professors through SUNY Empire and the NYSUT ELT who are able to offer graduate courses to those who pursue National Board Certification.

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Regional Coordinators

Kristine Eberhart achieved National Board Certification as an Early Childhood Generalist in 2013. She received her bachelor’s degree in elementary education from SUNY Potsdam in 2000. In addition, she has a master's degree in Special Education and Educational Technology and a certification in Teaching Inclusion Classrooms. Kristine has been a teacher in her hometown of East Hampton for 23 years, teaching at the kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd-grade levels. She currently teaches 2nd grade at John M. Marshall Elementary School in East Hampton. Kristine actively participates in her community and supports teaching children about the rich history within it. Kristine is passionate about National Board and the high professional development it provides teachers. She supports teachers through facilitating cohort groups and Jump Start academies in collaboration with Peconic Teacher Center as well as planning and presenting Long Island writing institutes with Sarah Duke and NYSUT. Kristine has also aided in planning the NBCTNY Summit. Kristine also proudly sits on the NBCNY Advisory Council.