Thank you for your interest in St. Johns County Schools! The certification office serves as a liaison between St. Johns County School District and the Florida Department of Education (FLDOE) Bureau of Certification to ensure compliance with state statues and rules related to educator certification.
The district can provide assistance in completion of certification forms.
Our office is open Monday through Friday 8:00 AM– 5:00 PM. Most new teachers will be required to take the General Knowledge exam, Professional Education exam and Subject Area exam. If you have already taken an examination, a copy of your results must be submitted to the St. Johns County School District Certification Department.
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Please do not register for any course work for certification or re-certification that has not been approved by the Department of Education. Verify all course work with Florida Department of Education by calling 1-800-445-6739 with the course number, title of course, and name of college or university. Should your name or address change after your certificate has been issued please contact our Certification office to make proper changes. There is a processing fee of $20.00 if you wish to have a new certificate printed with new name information.
Note: in the course of normal re-certification, a name change is included at no extra cost. The Certification Specialists will be glad to assist you with information which you may need regarding certification, or you may call the Teacher Certification Office at the toll free number 1-800-445-6739 to follow up on the status of your application.
Certification Pathway
Begin your certification pathway by visiting any of the following sites:
Professional Learning Certification Program
Teaching as a second career? Need help working through your Temporary Certificate requirements?
Looking for Professional Learning Opportunities?
View Professional Learning opportunities including SWD, ESOL, Reading and Ed Leadership.
Certification Specialists
Ms. Angela Piet
Certification Specialist
(904) 547-7746
Trout Creek Academy, Cunningham Creek Elementary, Durbin Creek Elementary School, R. B. Hunt Elementary School, Fruit Cove Middle School, Hickory Creek Elementary School, Julington Creek Elementary School, Alice B. Landrum Middle School, Liberty Pines Academy, Ponte Vedra High School, Sebastian Middle School, South Woods Elementary School, St. Augustine High School, Picolata Crossing Elementary School, Pine Island Academy, Accounting and Payroll, Accountability and Intervention Services, Budget, Business And Fiscal Services, Central Services, Facilities & New Construction, Facilities Planning/Operations, Food Services, Learning Resource Center, Planning and Accountability, FAC Planning, and Transportation.
Ms. Lindsay Laakso
Certification Specialist
(904) 547-7511
Bartram Trail High School, Beachside High School, Ketterlinus Elementary School, W. D. Hartley Elementary School, Switzerland Point Middle School, Mill Creek Elementary School, Otis A. Mason Elementary School, Timberlin Creek Elementary School, Patriot Oaks Academy, Pacetti Bay Middle School, Creekside High School, Palencia Elementary School, Valley Ridge Academy, Freedom Crossing Academy, and Palm Valley Academy.
Ms. Donna Martin
Certification Specialist
(904)-547-7538
Lakeside Academy, FCTC, Crookshank Elementary, Gaines/Transitions, St. Johns Technical Hs, Murray Middle, The Webster School, Nease High School, Osceola Elementary School, Rawlings Elementary School, Gamble Rogers Middle School, Ocean Palms Elem, Pedro Menendez High School, Wards Creek Elementary School, Tocoi Creek High School, All Charter Schools, ESE Department, Intervention Services, Maintenance Department, Health Services, Community Relations, County Administration, Curriculum And Instruction, Curriculum And Learning, District Federal Programs, Guidance And Choice, Head Start/Early Childhood Serv., Human Resources, Instructions Services Elementary, Pupil Services Center, School Board, School Services, St. Johns Virtual Instr. Program, Staff Development, Student Support, Virtual School, Instructional Services, RSVP, Risk Management, Life Work/Project Search, Career Technology and Education, Chief of Staff, Innovation and Equity, and the Information Technology Department.
