Bolingbrook Teacher Earns National Certification

Submitted by Valley View School District 365U

BOLINGBROOK, IL — Bolingbrook High School special education teacher Tilia Detrick is the latest Valley View School District 365U educator to become a National Board Certified Teacher (NBCT).

Forty-four current or former VVSD teachers have earned National Board Certification which is the most respected professional certification available in education. It was designed to develop, retain and recognize accomplished teachers and to generate ongoing improvement in schools nationwide.

Detrick, who is in her third year at BHS, teaches a sophomore level course in physical science and is the faculty sponsor for both Student Government and Red Zone (the student spirit club for athletic events).

A graduate of Eastern Illinois University with a Bachelor’s in special education, she is currently working on her Master’s Degree at Concordia University. Prior to coming to BHS, she was a special education teacher at three different high schools, Urbana, Streamwood and Oswego East.

“I really enjoy working with students with learning and behavior disabilities,” Detrick said. “I’m pretty laid back and I think that works for most of my students. You have to give them the time and they will accomplish what they need to do. You have to believe in them.”

NBCTs have developed and demonstrated the advanced knowledge, skills and practices required of an outstanding educator. Standards NBCT content areas are created by teachers, for teachers and represent a consensus among educators about what accomplished, effective teachers should know and be able to do to improve student learning and achievement.

Current or former VVSD teachers who have earned the NBCT include 2014: Heather Colombatto and Amy Kearnes; 2013: Miriam Alonso-Lazcano and Cher Muehring; 2012: Adelina Rivera, Karen Trajkovich, Mary Arp, and John Flynn; 2011: Shawn Whall Aycock, Lawrence Fisher, Janel Klinetobe, Elizabeth Maguire, Susan Sierpina Mercado, Julie Ott, and Aimee Rupsis; 2010: Kristi Kufeldt Korb, Stephanie Mastrogiovanni, Baochau Thomas, and Katherine Thomas; 2009: Sandra Fiorini, Melissa Hansbrough, Catherine Hess, Margaret Jenkins, Rachael Jones, Christy Vehe, and Michelle Yesufu; 2008: Angelina Strum, David Burke, Marla Johnson, Susan Severson, Shirley Soll, Jessica Spalo, Shannon Hamm, and Linda Patzer; 2007: Melissa Kozerski; 2006: Miyoshi Brown and Won Kim; 2001: Ruby Williams; 2000: Marjorie Oftedahl and Barbara Swaim.