Jill Moore makes the grade!

Jill Moore  A teacher at West-Oak High, Jill Moore, has become the Oconee School District’s 105th Nationally Board Certified Teacher. Earnestine Williams, district director for human resources, congratulated Moore by saying, “We commend her efforts as she continues to grow professionally to impact student learning in the classrooms.” Most states provide salary incentives and cover the cost for teachers to pursue the national certification. In Oconee, nationally certified teachers receive incentives that include up to a $7,500 a year pay raise every year they teach after receiving certification for the 10-year life of their certificates.