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Licensure Staff

Licensure Staff 2023-02-07T05:18:23-07:00

Jenna Jaquez

Licensure Bureau Manager

Phone: 505-469-1663
Email: Jenna.Jaquez@ped.nm.gov

5 years with licensure, 18 years in state government

What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?

I love supporting our educators because if they’re extraordinary, they will push our children to grow and go beyond even their own expectations of themselves, which I have seen through our special needs child and his Special Education teacher, along with my daughter’s teachers at SFHS. Being able to support educators in obtaining their licensure is often a thankless job; however, if I hear or read how they have made an impact on our children’s education overall, then I’m proud to have supported them in the process.

What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?

Alternative Extensions, Endorsement Waivers, 3B Provisional Administrative licenses, Substitute Waivers, 40/80/120 day reporting and webmaster of the licensure site


Veronica Cordova

Education Administrator

Phone: 505-372-8383
Email: Veronica.Cordova@ped.nm.gov

18 years with licensure

What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?

Knowing that you are making a difference in a child’s life by getting them good qualified teachers. A good teacher is a teacher from the heart and not from the book.

What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?

Professional Development Dossiers, OPALs. Review applications and issue all types of licenses, and support educators and LEAs through phone calls, and emails.


Marie J Lujan

Backgrounds Specialist

Phone: 505-365-3244
Email: Marie.Lujan@ped.nm.gov

19 years with licensure

What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?

Supporting HR staff and educators regarding background issues that may arise. I’m happy to assist with any areas I can.

What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?

Reviewing State and Federal Background clearances for licensure. All applications are filtered through backgrounds.


Stephanie Lujan

Backgrounds Specialist

Phone: 505-231-4443
Email: Stephanie.Lujan@ped.nm.gov

17 years with licensure

What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?

Support is how one defines it. In my position, I define it as more of an assistance to the children in education. I support them by helping to provide educators that are safe and qualified to be in a school setting.

What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?

Collaborate with DPS and FBI and Gemalto to obtain fingerprint-based background check results. Reviewing & downloading of all background check reports (Clears, Hit, 1st rejections, 2nd rejections, name searches and rap back), matching/uploading of background check reports and other documents.


Judith Barraza

Licensure Consultant

Phone: 505-795-1768
Email: Judith.Barraza @ped.nm.gov

2 years with licensure, 3 years in state government

What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?

Supporting educators helps our children be successful

What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?

Review applications and issue all types of licenses, support educators and LEAs through phone calls, and emails. Review alternative documents and issue remaining years on license. send out to letters to any alternative educators who have dropped out of their program. share knowledge with new staff.


Tina Tenorio

Licensure Consultant

Phone: 505-690-3178
Email: Tina.Tenorio@ped.nm.gov

5 months with licensure, 19 years in state government

What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?

I see a lot of educators eager about their education and our licensure team is making sure they get their license(s) in time, reviewing their applications and taking time to let them know if they are missing document(s).

What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?

Review applications and issue all types of licenses, support educators and LEAs through phone calls, and emails.


Jacsyn Brickhouse

Licensure Consultant

Phone: 505-709-5254
Email: Jacsyn.Brickhouse@ped.nm.gov

2 months with licensure

What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?

I love that I can help alleviate a small part the frustration and stress that comes with the job. I have a hand in helping educators focus on what is truly important, teaching the children of NM, and that excites me!

What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?

Review applications and issue all types of licenses, support educators and LEAs through phone calls, and emails. Being new to the Professional Licensing Bureau, I am being exposed to all facets of licensure. I have a phenomenal team, that provides daily training and support. I have the pleasure of working with amazing schools and districts that has been welcoming, and willing shared their knowledge!


Elsy Susana Diaz

Licensure Advancment Coordinator

Phone: 505-487-3852
Email: Elsy.Diaz@ped.nm.gov

2 months with licensure, 4 years in state government

What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?

Developing professional development for educators.

What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?

Licensure Advancement and Micro-Credentials


Catalina Reichert

Alternative Licensure Coordinator

Phone: 505-231-2964
Email: Catalina.Reichert@ped.nm.gov

1 1/2 months with licensure

What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?

What I love about supporting educators in New Mexico is that they will never feel alone. They will always have people cheering them on and supporting their education journey. When an individual has support and reassurance, I believe it creates an unstoppable passion and drive to succeed.

What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?

Issuance of Alternative Licenses. Guiding and recruitment of perspective educators through the Alternative Licensure process. Supporting current educators with Alternative Licenses, and supporting current educators with alternative licensure questions. Plan on creating relationships with EPP’s and their Alternative Licensure programs.


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