Teacher Education

Teacher Education at Northern prepares students to become teachers who thrive in multicultural and multilingual settings. We provide theoretical foundations and practical applications that encourage students to think creatively and critically. The programs are designed to support and address the Yazzie/Martinez findings. All education coursework is delivered in an online format by certified faculty.

The Bachelor of Arts programs in Early Childhood Education (ECED) and Elementary Education (ELEM); and the Alternative Licensure Programs (ALP) in Elementary, Secondary and Special Education are accredited by the New Mexico Public Education Department (Spring 2022) and by the Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP) in (April 2024).

The Department is committed to preparing the highest quality teachers in partnership with New Mexico school districts and communities by celebrating the uniqueness of northern New Mexico’s multicultural, multilingual students, communities and pueblos.

The Department of Teacher Education at Northern is housed in the Richard C. Martinez, Teacher Education Center on the Española Campus. For general inquiries or applications, contact us at DTE@nnmc.edu or (505) 747-5431.

Sandra Rodriguez, PhD, Chair
Associate Professor
505-747.2194
sandra.rodriguez@nnmc.edu

April Barela, BBA
Data Analyst, Manager
505-747.5463
april.barela@nnmc.edu

Delmeria Martinez, BBA
Outreach Manager/Advisor
505-747.5431
delmeriamtz@nnmc.edu

Brandi Gutierrez
Administrative Assistant
505-747.5415
brandi.gutierrez@nnmc.edu

Anne Gray, PhD
Assistant Professor
505-747.5462
anne.gray@nnmc.edu

Aida Esmeralda Saucedo Flores, MA
Assistant Professor
505-747.5433
aida.saucedo@nnmc.edu

Admission to the Department of Teacher Education

In order to be officially accepted into a program of study and advised accordingly by the Department of Teacher Education, students must declare an Associate of Arts or a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Early Childhood or Elementary Education. Post graduate students must declare Alternative Licensure in Elementary, Secondary or Special Education.

Programs

Bachelor of Arts

• Early Childhood Education, BA
• Elementary Education, BA

Associate of Arts

• Early Childhood Education, AA
• Elementary Education, AA

Certificate