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EPCHS Math Teacher Appointed To Pre-AP National Faculty

Jim Smith, chair of Evergreen Park Community High School's math department, was appointed Pre-AP for his exceptional teaching methods.

Jim Smith, chair of Evergreen Park Community High School's math department, was appointed Pre-AP for his exceptional teaching methods.
Jim Smith, chair of Evergreen Park Community High School's math department, was appointed Pre-AP for his exceptional teaching methods. (EPCHS)

EVERGREEN PARK, IL – Evergreen Park Community High School District 231 is proud to announce that Jim Smith has been appointed to the Pre-AP National Faculty for demonstrating effective teaching practices, proven classroom success, and his experience leading professional learning. Smith is the division chair for the Mathematics Department at EPCHS.

After a rigorous application process, Smith was selected to represent and serve as National Faculty for the Pre-AP Program, joining over 300 National Faculty members from across the United States. Pre-AP National Faculty members are College Board-endorsed educators who facilitate professional learning experiences in over 46 states and over 1,000 districts across the nation and around the world. They are stewards of College Board’s mission to clear a path for all students to own their future by promoting excellence and equity in education.

Smith will join the college board’s mission in promoting academic achievement for all students.

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