Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT

Wife, mom of 4 boys, 2nd grade teacher 👩🏻‍🏫

[VBSchools @vbschools]

“You are an exceptional teacher. You are able and capable of doing all of this to get National Board Certified.”

Hear Desiree Lacerna’s story + explore NBCT resources: https://t.co/HGFRhfHuaD

#NBCT #WeAreVBSchools

[Maureen Fanelli @MaureenFanelli]

So proud of these @SalemESVB educators who were celebrated tonight by the VBCPS School Board. Our community is blessed beyond measure by them. Both @MrsLacerna and @SalemGRT work tirelessly to ensure our students are challenged and nurtured. Thank you!

[Melissa Ross, NBCT @SalemGRT]

I’m proud to be a National Board Certified Teacher with these @SalemESVB educators supporting our Teacher of the Year on her journey! @gmawhinney3 @MrsLacerna @FlanaganinK @MrsWagnerVB @AshleyVeraque Thank you @MaureenFanelli @PGIVBCPS @VBGifted @scottgifted for your support!

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

I DID IT! 😭❤️ So proud to have achieved National Board certification. A HUGE thank you to everyone who supported me and rooted for me along the way. Excited to add “NBCT” after my name and to celebrate this achievement. #NBCTstrong #IAmAnNBCT @NBPTS @SalemESVB @PGIVBCPS

[Salem Elementary @SalemESVB]

Salem teachers learning and representing together at DTAL #WeAreFamily #DTALcon @mtcurtin @gmawhinney3 @SalemES_ITS @FlanaganinK @MrsLacerna @McConathySalemK @SalemGRT @mrsolinda

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

@SalemESVB family representing at @vbschools #DTALcon ❤️ We’re learning and getting inspired for the upcoming school year! 🔥

[Salem Elementary @SalemESVB]

Mrs. Lacerna is what I would call a true professional. She treats me with respect and always makes me feel accepted at Salem Elementary. @MrsLacerna is one of many reasons why I enjoy coming to Salem. Thank you for your acceptance. I am truly humbled by it.

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

Thank you @anne_bianchi for your time and support!

[Anne Bianchi Emmons Ed.S.,NBCT @anne_bianchi]

Dedicated teachers working towards National Board Certification! 🌟@PGIVBCPS @teachshel @JaneneG @KravchakTeach @crystal_wilky #vbnbct

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

Salem Elementary’s 2024 & 2023 Teacher of the Year at the Teacher Forum Annual Spring Event - We both won beautiful plants donated by the Tech Center! 🌺 What a wonderful time to celebrate. @SalemESVB @vbschools #WeAreVBSchools

[Salem Elementary @SalemESVB]

✂️ practice in Kindergarten ❤️ @vbschools #bethelightatsalem

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

☮️ Second Grade Vibes ✌🏼 Starting off the year with a positive mindset. ❤️ Wishing everyone a wonderful Labor Day weekend and an awesome first week of school next week! @SalemESVB

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

Meet & Greet ✅ This 2nd grade team is ready for the new school year! ❤️ @SalemESVB

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

Before summer comes to a close & I officially return to my classroom, I just want to say..."BINGO!"😁 Yay! Here's a photo of me catching the sunset w/ the BEST mom (&Meema) ever & a short/sweet letter to my son who'll be starting Kindergarten soon! Eek! #vbsummerbingo #vbhasjoy❤️

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

Better late than never? I'm playing catch up on my LAST full week of summer. 😎❤️ Here's proof of a beach day, Chrysler Museum visit, Norfolk Tides game, & "ussie" w/ my fav humans (my fam) at Ocean Breeze. Tagging @SalemES_ITS @mrsolinda @MaureenFanelli #vbhasjoy #vbsummerbingo

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

@gmawhinney3 @Debbie_Paras @AlspaughBeth

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

Wrapping our heads around Canvas with some of the @SalemESVB crew ❤️❤️❤️ #alwayslearning #vbcampcanvas

[Phuong Nguyen Adviento @SalemES_ITS]

Design Sprints with @RMES_ITS and @RMES_Gifted @SalemESVB #vbits #VBILSS @MrsLacerna

[Desiree G. Lacerna, M. Ed., NBCT @MrsLacerna]

I left today’s #VBILSS Conference truly inspired and excited to try new things with my students/team. So many ideas are already flowing! It was also great seeing some of my @SalemESVB family again & meeting/following inspiring innovative educators in @vbschools ! ❤️

[Phuong Nguyen Adviento @SalemES_ITS]

@SalemESVB representing at the Innovation Learning Summer Summit #VBILSS @MrsLacerna @mrsolinda @CherylT43073659 @FlanaganinK @gmawhinney3

[Maureen Fanelli @MaureenFanelli]

Congratulations to @SalemESVB Teacher of the Year @MrsLacerna! So happy to celebrate her!