Office of Teacher Education and Licensure
Welcome to the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL). Our team is here to serve current and prospective undergraduate and graduate students, alumni, current educators, as well as faculty and staff. We serve as your licensing officer, advisor, liaison, and advocate between Purdue University, the Indiana Department of Education (IDOE), and other state and international licensure boards and agencies for the length of your career. The OTEL team provides reliable, career-long guidance on Indiana teacher education and licensure standards, rules, and procedures. We certify your Purdue program completion for Indiana and out-of-state licensure, and OTEL will also maintain your licensure portfolio for life. General licensure inquiries and questions can be sent to licensure@purdue.edu.
Meet the Licensure Team
Dr. Joy Garton Krueger
Director, Office of Teacher Education and Licensure
kruegerj@purdue.edu
(765) 494-2345
BRNG 3216C
Joy serves as the Director of the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure (OTEL). Joy is tasked with providing leadership and oversight to OTEL staff and personnel, while also driving Teacher Education and all licensure programs forward. As a former junior high STEM teacher and a licensed educator, elementary/secondary principal, and district level superintendent, Joy is passionate about the educational needs of children and families and serves to ensure the highest professional and licensure standards for educators by providing guidance and mentorship to our future and current educators and leaders.
Karen L. Hearn
Senior Licensing Advisor/Officer
khearn@purdue.edu
(765) 494-2345
BRNG 3216E
As the Senior Licensing Advisor/Officer, Karen brings an extensive and in-depth knowledge of Teacher Education programs at Purdue University, and can provide clarification and articulation of national, professional, and state standards and related licensing and accreditation requirements. With over 20 years’ experience in the College of Education, Karen successfully advises and guides students, Academic Advisors, faculty, and staff on initial and advanced teacher preparation programs, licensure requirements and processes. Karen is also an active participant in her community, volunteering her time and resources to local organizations that focus on animals and/or children.
Rachel Swank
Licensing Advisor/Officer
rmorin@purdue.edu
(765) 496-0763
BRNG 3216D
Rachel’s role as Licensing Advisor/Officer is to provide guidance to multiple university and professional level clients including faculty members, Academic Advisors, professional educators, district administrators, and undergraduate and graduate level Teacher Education students. Rachel responds to the needs of students, faculty, and staff regarding licensure plans of study, Teacher Education program preparation, admission, licensing issues and requirements. Previously serving as the Graduate Administrative Assistance for OTEL while attending Purdue, Rachel is dedicated to the field of education and its advancement, having taught Social Studies for ten years in a surrounding rural school.
Liza Braunlich
Data Manager and Steward
liza@purdue.edu
BRNG 3216
Liza joined the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure in November 2023. As Data Manager and Steward, Liza consolidates and manages teacher licensing data as well as preparing federal, state, university, and office reports. Liza is an instructional designer and project manager with extensive experience developing online, blended, and face-to-face higher education programs. She has worked with corporate clients, faculty, instructors, and subject matter experts to drive design and development of professional development programs and credit courses.
Liu Dong
Graduate Assistant
dong306@purdue.edu
(765)-714-6279
BRNG 3216F
Serving as the Graduate Administrative Assistant since January 2022, Liu provides professional support to the Office of Teacher Education and Licensure for program accuracy and compliance, student progression, record maintenance, data requests, research, reporting, and special projects for admission, retention, licensure, and accreditation purposes. Liu is also a doctoral student in Learning Design and Technology program in the College of Education.