Veronica Morrow-Reel, a member of the Riverview Gardens School Board, has achieved Distinguished Board Member Certification from the Missouri School Boards’ Association.
The board member certification program established by MSBA recognizes school board members who choose to complete additional professional development requirements beyond the 18 ½ hours of training required by the Outstanding Schools Act of 1993 for new board members.
To achieve Distinguished Certification, board members must achieve Advanced and Master Certification, earn at least 60 training credits, complete annual Refresher training as required by law, read a book related to school board service, observe a board meeting in two other districts, attend at least two MSBA regional or statewide events and demonstrate leadership, advocacy and presentation skills in a variety of activities related to school board service.
Morrow-Reel has not only represented Riverview Gardens since 2010 but was unanimously voted to serve as the Missouri School Board Associations Region 7 Executive Committee Chairperson, representing public school districts in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Charles County, and Jefferson County. She now holds the position of MSBA Region 7 Advocacy Chair, which allows her to collaborate with educational organizations, school district leadership, and state and local policymakers to prioritize public education in Missouri.
This information was provided by the Missouri School Boards' Association.