BA Faculty Selected as AP Readers

Broadwater Academy faculty continue to earn recognition for their expertise and commitment to

academic excellence. This summer, four Broadwater educators were selected by the College Board

to serve as Advanced Placement (AP) Readers, evaluating AP examinations and portfolios submitted

by some of the nation’s highest-achieving students.

The selection of four faculty members doubles the number of Broadwater educators chosen in

previous years and reflects the strength and depth of the School’s academic program.

Earlier this month, Michele Whitaker traveled to Cincinnati, Ohio, to score Advanced Placement

English Literature examinations alongside educators from across the country. More than 1.3 million

students sat for AP exams this year, and Whitaker is a veteran AP Reader, having previously served

in this role for the College Board.

In addition, Tatum Ford, Kalyn Nottingham, and Justin Beal traveled to Louisville, Kentucky, where

they joined colleagues from around the nation in evaluating AP portfolios and examinations in Art and

Design, the Social Sciences, and Mathematics.

Serving as an AP Reader is widely regarded as one of the most valuable professional development

opportunities available to secondary educators. Readers gain unique insight into national academic

standards, student performance trends, and the expectations of college-level coursework. Selection

for this work is also a professional distinction, recognizing educators for their 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.”

Broadwater Academy is the premier learning community on Virginia’s Eastern Shore, serving

students in Pre-K through Grade 12.

With a challenging curriculum, talented instructors, and a diverse student body, Broadwater develops

the next generation of respectful, civic-minded leaders and productive citizens.