Licensure Frequently Asked Questions
Maryland State Department of Education
The Educator Application and Credentialing Hub (TEACH)
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Core Functions and Responsibilities
Our office focuses on various functions, such as issuance of initial licenses, licensure renewals/advancements, endorsements, educational salary lane changes, and tuition reimbursement. We strive to empower our educators and play a part in facilitating their career success.
Non-Contracted, Supporting Personnel Employees
For non-contracted, supporting personnel employees, please contact the Maryland State Department of Education at 1-866-772-8922. The Certification Office is not authorized to complete evaluations, credit counts, add endorsements or accept official documentation for individuals who are non-contracted employees with Prince George’s County Public Schools. Certification regulations are subject to change without notice.
Resources for Current and Future Educators
Licensure Renewal or Advancement
Renewal and Advancement Information (MSDE)
Professional Development Plans (PDP)
Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP)
- Additional Renewal Requirements for Specific Areas of Licensure
Conditionally Licensed Educators
Adding an Endorsement Area
Submission of Documentation for Current PGCPS Educators
Official Transcripts
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- All official transcripts should be sent directly from the institution to licensure.escrip@pgcps.org
Renewal/Advancement Documents
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- Items such as Professional Development Reports, Professional Development Plans (PDP) and Individual Professional Development Plan (IPDP) may be uploaded under Continuing Education in your TEACH Dashboard.
Tests
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- Tests may be uploaded when completing an Add Endorsement application in TEACH or submitting renewal or advancement documentation as a Conditional License holder.
Additional Documents
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- All other documents may be emailed to licensure.escrip@pgcps.org.
Presentations
- To view the presentation shared on October 28, 2025, click C&L Supervision of Instruction, Assistant Principal, Principal Endorsement Presentation
- To view the Administrator License MSDE Changes FAQ, click Administrator Licensure MSDE Changes FAQs
- To view the Q&A from the presentation, click October 28, 2025 Q&A
Licensure Videos
- Educator Licensure Support: TEACH Registration
- Educator Licensure Support: Initial Application
- Educator Licensure Support: Types of Licenses
- Educator Licensure Support: Pathways To Licensure
- Educator Licensure Support: The Conditional License
- Educator Licensure Support: Conditional License Next Steps
- Educator Licensure Support: Renewal & Advancement
- Educator Licensure Support: The Renewal Process
- Educator Licensure Support: Reinstatement
Licensure Office HR Representatives
| Key Areas | Name & Title | Contact Information |
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For Licensure Inquiries |
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| New Hires Administrators/Executives |
Katrina Brown Senior HR Partner |
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| Professional License Renewal New Hires Endorsements |
Linda Lee HR Certification Advisor |
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New Hires |
Brian Johnson HR Certification Advisor |
brian.johnson@pgcps.org |
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Resident Teacher Program |
Brittany Mack HR Certification Advisor |
brittany.mack@pgcps.org |
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Advanced Professional Certificate/License Renewal |
Diane Eaches Certification Junior Partner |
diane.eaches@pgcps.org |
| Salary Review Tuition Reimbursement |
Imani Logan Certification Junior Partner |
imani.logan@pgcps.org |
| Advanced Professional Certificate/License Renewal Endorsements Frontline Applicants |
Walter Smith Certification Junior Partner |
walter2.smith@pgcps.org |
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New Hire Support |
Charisse Keys Credentialing Technician |
charisse.keys@pgcps.org |
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Conditional License Support |
Teresa Ramos Credentialing Technician |
teresa.ramos@pgcps.org |
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New Hire Support |
Laurie Trotter Credentialing Technician |
laurie.trotter@pgcps.org |
About
Address
14201 School Lane 108
Upper Marlboro, Maryland 20772
Phone No.
Fax No.
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Hours
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Division
Reports To
Contact Us
Licensure Team
Katrina Brown
Senior HR Partner
Brian Johnson
Certification Advisor
Linda Lee
Certification Advisor
Brittany Mack
Certification Advisor
Diane Eaches
Human Resources Junior Partner - Certification
Walter Smith
Human Resources Junior Partner - Certification
Charisse Keys
Credentialing Technician
Teresa Ramos
Credentialing Technician