Jenna Jaquez
Licensure Bureau Manager
Phone: 505-469-1663
Email: Jenna.Jaquez@ped.nm.gov
6 years with licensure, 19 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 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
Annissa Ortiz
Licensure Customer Support Specialist
Phone: 505-827-6620
Email: Annissa.Ortiz@ped.nm.gov
1 month with licensure, 18 years in state government
What is one thing you love about supporting educators in the State of New Mexico?
I have the utmost respect for teachers. I know I could not do their job. If I can do anything to make the process a little easier, I’m happy to do it. Thank you, teachers, for all that you do for our children and the state of New Mexico.
What responsibilities do you cover in licensure?
Support educators and LEAs through walk-ins, phone calls, and emails.
Veronica Cordova
Education Administrator
Phone: 505-372-8383
Email: Veronica.Cordova@ped.nm.gov
19 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: 505-827-6626
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: 505-827-6627
Email: StephanieJ.Lujan@ped.nm.gov
18 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
Licensing Specialist
Phone: 505-827-6624
Email: Judith.Barraza @ped.nm.gov
3 years with licensure, 4 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.
Elsy Susana Diaz
Licensure Advancement Coordinator
Phone: 505-487-3852
Email: Elsy.Diaz@ped.nm.gov
1 year with licensure, 5 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