National Board Conversations hits the road! The Texas National Board Coalition for Teaching hosted the National Board Conversations team to perform a podcast in front of a live audience at their annual conference. The episode features a panel of speakers from Texas that discussed the growth of the National Board program in the state, the impact certification can have on students across Texas, and much more. On the podcast, you’ll hear from Lauren Smith and Kevin Criss, two educators who recently achieved in December 2023, Blanca Galvez-Perez and Damaris Guitierrez, two leaders in the Texas National Board network, and Dannette Key, a National Board candidate aiming to complete her journey and achieve certification in December 2025.