Educator Quality Division

TEACH New Mexico (TEACHNewMexico.org) is a statewide initiative of the New Mexico Public Education Department (NMPED) dedicated to strengthening the teacher pipeline and providing high-impact recruitment support to aspiring NM teachers, local education agencies (LEAs), educator preparation programs (EPPs), and the leaders that support them – at no cost.

TEACH New Mexico is a one-stop-shop for individuals exploring or pursuing a career in teaching—and a powerful partner to the leaders who support them. Our platform equips future educators with the tools, knowledge, and confidence to navigate licensure and teacher preparation options in NM – at no cost.

In addition to supporting future teachers directly, TEACH New Mexico partners with school and community leaders to amplify existing recruitment efforts, spotlight Grow Your Own initiatives, and extend the capacity of districts and schools through targeted outreach, 1:1 and group advising, financial support, and educator prep program selection.

If you have any questions, please reach out to Katy MacCornack, M.Ed., Recruitment & Retention Coordinator, at katy.maccornack@ped.nm.gov.

Looking to strengthen your local teacher pipeline? TEACH New Mexico offers free 1:1 coaching, licensure guidance, and financial support for aspiring educators—so your school or district leaders don’t have to navigate it alone.

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Mission

The New Mexico Public Education Department partners with educators, communities, and families to ensure that ALL students are healthy, secure in their identity, and holistically prepared for college, career, and life.

Vision

Students in New Mexico are engaged in a culturally and linguistically responsive educational system that meets the social, emotional, and academic needs of ALL students.

Goals

• RECRUITMENT: To recruit more teachers statewide that represent the diversity of our student populations.
• PREPARATION: The NMPED promotes and supports innovative teacher education programs that ensure the diversity of the teaching profession in New Mexico while filling high-need teaching positions in the state in approved teacher preparation programs at New Mexico public post-secondary educational institutions and tribal colleges.
• RETENTION: To acknowledge teachers as professionals and provide lifelong professional development and opportunities to grow and learn.
• SUSTAINABILITY: To improve long-term sustainability of the teacher workforce, and lead to greater teacher retention and higher job satisfaction.