North Carolina teachers named 2026 CERTIFIED Educators of the Year

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HOBOKEN, N.J., June 17, 2026

HOBOKEN, N.J., June 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) announced the recipients of the annual Certiport 2026 CERTIFIED Educators of the Year award at the Certiport 2026 CERTIFIED Educator Conference.

North Carolina teachers named 2026 CERTIFIED Educators of the Year

The Certiport CERTIFIED Educator of the Year award recognizes exceptional middle school, high school, or post-secondary instructors who champion industry-recognized technology certifications in the classroom. The award celebrates educators who go above and beyond to help students earn resume-building credentials, highlighting teachers who prepare students for the modern workforce by teaching real-world skills.

The winners:

Why it matters: "Teachers provide a vital role in preparing students for further studies and career paths they may follow," said Laura Peterson, Managing Director of Professional Assessments at Pearson. "Their approaches to educating, nurturing, and motivating learners have a direct impact on the future success of their students, and through the Educators of the Year initiative, we celebrate those teachers who inspire young people to keep learning and growing."

What colleagues are saying:

Frances Clark

Ashley Faulkner

Together, they're known for their collaborative approach

The Certiport CERTIFIED Educator of the Year winner is named at the annual ⁠CERTIFIED Educator Conference, the premier education event explicitly dedicated to exploring the educational impact of technology certification. To learn more about Frances and Ashley, and their approaches to teaching in the classroom, watch the video highlighting the 2026 CERTIFIED Educators of the Year here.

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