Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice, and Certification

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Contact Information

Jennifer Gurski

Director

Welcome to the Office of Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice, and Certification at 51ÁÔÆæ.

The Office of Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice, and Certification (OTPCPC) works to support students through the Teacher Candidacy process, obtaining clearances and facilitating field experience placements. As a Commonwealth University student, the OTPCP works to prepare students for the skills and knowledge they need to meet certification requirements and provide resources to support the next generation of educators.

For more information, please contact Dr. Jennifer Gurski, Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice, and Certification, at jgurski@commonwealthu.edu or Mrs. Kelly Raudabaugh, Assistant Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice, and Certification Raudabaugh, at kjr23@commonwealthu.edu.

Clearance Resources

All freshman entering as Education majors are required to obtain clearances to enter field placements in schools. Commonwealth University requires students to upload these clearances to the CU Clearance Database, in addition to providing clearances to the schools they enter. Please review the resources provided to assist in obtaining and uploading your clearance documents.

Uploading Clearance Documents for Field Experience

Please use the guide provided to upload clearance documents to the CU Clearance Database. If you have any questions, contact Ms. Beth McClure at bmcclure@commonwealthu.edu.

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Meet Our Team

Jennifer Gurski

Jennifer Gurski

  • Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice, and Certification
  • Bloomsburg
Kelly Raudabaugh

Kelly Raudabaugh

  • Assistant Director of the Office of Teacher Preparation, Clinical Practice, and Certification
  • Lock Haven