PTSB Board

The PTSB Board

As per WS 21-2-801, PTSB Board members are appointed by the state superintendent and the governor. Each member serves a term of four years and is limited to two terms.

AppointeePositionLocation
Jon VanOverbeke (Board Chair)Elementary TeacherCheyenne
Joseph MartinezSecondary TeacherLusk
Dixie Brackman Secondary TeacherLaramie
Abigail WernerSecondary TeacherBar Nunn
Christa BuhlerAuxiliary Professional ServicesPowell
Jenna ShimUW - Dean - College of EducationLaramie
Astrid NorthrupCommunity CollegePowell
Janice Marshall (Vice Chair)School Board MemberLaramie
Mariah Learned (Secretary)Elementary TeacherLaramie
Teresa ChaulkCentral Office AdminDiamondville
Ben CarrSecondary PrincipalMountain View
Ryan FuhrmanElementary PrincipalSheridan
Alan BussApproved ProgramsLaramie

Our Role

The Professional Teaching Standards Board has been authorized by the Wyoming state legislature to:

Upcoming Board Meetings

By statute, the Board meets quarterly. The PTSB office located in Cheyenne, WY, is the official location in the absence of any other selected location. PTSB meetings may be held virtually.

By resolution, the PTSB has scheduled the following special meetings:

Special Board Meeting – August 19, 2024, Virtual via Google Meets, Time: TBD.

By resolution, the PTSB has scheduled the following regular meetings:

Regular Board Meeting – October 7, 2024, Location: TBD, Time: TBD.

Board Meeting Agendas and Minutes