National Board Resource Center Staff

The National Board Resource Center at Illinois State University is one of five national centers established by the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS) to assist and provide resources to teachers with the certification process.

A crew of four full-time employees, the NBRC office serves to support National Board Certified Teachers and candidates working towards certification across the state of Illinois.

Jennifer Smith, NBRC Director

jsmit31@ilstu.edu

NBRC Assistant Director - Yet to be named

Jessi Reid-Swiech, NBRC Candidate Logistics Manager

jaswiec@ilstu.edu

Manuel Gaerlan, NBRC Account Officer

mjgaerl@ilstu.edu