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Celina Pierrottet


Celina Pierrottet manages NASBE’s work on student wellness. She oversees grant projects and member services that provide state policymakers with evidence-based practices and technical assistance to ensure all students can learn and thrive in healthy school environments. After earning a Master of Arts in Education from the College of William and Mary, Pierrottet spent six years in the classroom as a middle school and high school social studies teacher. As a teacher, she participated in multiple curriculum development projects, including interdisciplinary learning and competency-based instruction. As part of her transition to education policy, Celina earned a Master of Public Administration at George Mason University, researching trauma-informed teaching practices, supports for student mental health and wellness, and other school climate topics.


Latest Contributions

Two female teachers sitting at a table, having a discussion in the lobby area in the school they work at in Gateshead, North East England. They are talking about school issues together while using a laptop.

Preparing Principals to Lead Innovative High Schools

By Barbara Condliffe, Celina Pierrottet and Rebecca Unterman

By better aligning principal preparation, licensure, and support systems, state boards of education can unlock the potential of innovative high school models.



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Remaking Transcripts to Better Reflect Students’ Competencies

By Celina Pierrottet and Jon Alfuth

State boards wanting to capture student mastery in new ways have many considerations to take into account.



Washington State Board Seeks Shift to Mastery-Based Learning

By Celina Pierrottet and Valli Pendyala

Washington’s new Profile of Graduate anchors its push for mastery-based learning and new graduation requirements, driving more meaningful high school experiences.




California Ramps Up Support for Community Schools

By Joseph Hedger and Celina Pierrottet

The state bets big on a long-term strategy to marshal resources to help the neediest students and improve their schools.



High School Transformation State Network

By Celina Pierrottet

The High School Transformation State Network (HSTSN) aims to build and enhance the capacity of state boards of education to enable high school experiences that foster content mastery and durable skills.