West-Oak teacher lauded for rare achievement
A deaf/hard of hearing teacher at West-Oak High School earned his National Board Certification, a rare achievement in Kyle Keasler’s specific area of special needs. Keasler says, “I know what it means to succeed as a deaf man in the hearing world.” He chose teaching because he wanted to offer students a strong, male role model. Only about 40% of candidates pass National Board Certification the first year. Keasler passed on a second attempt. To apply, a teacher must have at least three years’ teaching experience.