Four CH-UH Educators Earn Master Teacher Designation
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Four educators in the Cleveland Heights-University Heights City School District earned their Ohio Master Teacher designations in 2026. Those educators are:
Initials:
- Rebecca Oberfield - Noble Elementary
- Katherine Strine - Heights High
Renewals:
- Brad Hallam - Delisle Options Center
- Jazmine Monroe - Noble Elementary
The four teachers were recognized during the 2026 Staff Convocation Day program.
According to the Ohio State Board of Education, a Master Teacher demonstrates excellence inside and outside of the classroom through consistent leadership and focused collaboration to maximize student learning. A Master Teacher strives for distinguished teaching and continued professional growth as specified by The Ohio Standards for the Teaching Profession.
Master Teacher candidates, who have worked at least seven years under a teaching contract, apply to earn this designation through a portfolio they develop throughout the school year.
There are five focus areas in the portfolio that need to be supported by evidence: Consistent Leadership; Focused Collaboration; Distinguished Teaching – Focus on Students and Environment; Distinguished Teaching - Focus on Content, Instruction, and Assessment; and Continued Professional Growth.