Speak to an Advisor About Licensure

Whether the goal is to obtain a teaching license, add to an existing license, renew a license or learn about licensure exceptions, the Arkansas Department of Education offers key resources and information.

NOTE: Based on the spelling of your last name (and certain conditions such as out-of-country applications), contact an advisor from the list below for information about educator licensure in Arkansas.

Coordinator for Educator Licensure, ETPs, ALPs, and Career and Technical Permits Annette Childs 501-682-4342 annette.childs@ade.arkansas.gov Advisors
Last Name Begins with: A,G,T,Z and Out-of-Country Applications Isrechea Bolden 501-682-4342 Isrechea.Bolden@ade.arkansas.gov	Last Name Begins with: C,M Charles Brad Williams 501-682-4342 Brad.Williams@ade.arkansas.gov
Last Name Begins with: D,H, Maureen Harness 501-682-4342 Maureen.Harness@ade.arkansas.gov	Last Name Begins with: S,W, and Provisional Professional Teaching License Dr. Luci Jackson 501-682-4342 Luci.Jackson@ade.arkansas.gov
Last Name Begins with: B,R, and X Tausha Stone 501-682-4342 Tausha.Stone@ade.arkansas.gov	Last Name Begins with: F,J,P,Q,U,V Sarah Dupuis 501-682-4342 Sarah.Dupuis@ade.arkansas.gov
Last Name Begins with: E,I,K,L,N,O,Y Jennifer Wedgeworth 501-682-4342 Jennifer.Wedgeworth@ade.arkansas.gov