Four Broadwater faculty selected as AP readers

Four Broadwater Academy faculty members have been selected by the College Board to serve as Advanced Placement Readers this summer, a distinction school officials say reflects the strength of the school’s academic program.

The four selections double the number of Broadwater educators chosen in previous years. AP Readers are responsible for evaluating Advanced Placement examinations and portfolios submitted by students from across the country.

Earlier this month, Michele Whitaker traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, to score AP English Literature exams alongside educators from around the nation. More than 1.3 million students took AP exams this year, and Whitaker previously has served as an AP Reader for the College Board.

Also selected were Tatum Ford, Kalyn Nottingham and Justin Beal, who traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, to evaluate AP portfolios and examinations in Art and Design, the Social Sciences and Mathematics.

Serving as an AP Reader is considered a significant professional development opportunity for secondary educators, providing insight into national academic standards, student performance trends and the expectations of college-level coursework. Selection for the role is also considered a professional honor that recognizes subject-matter expertise.

“This recognition is meaningful for Broadwater students and families because it reflects the quality of teaching taking place in our classrooms every day,” said Head of School Fran Ryan. “Our faculty are trusted by the College Board to evaluate the work of the nation’s top students, and that distinction speaks to the professionalism, expertise, and dedication of our educators. We are proud that Broadwater was the only school in the region of the Eastern Shore represented by readers.”