Contact Information

Meet Our Staff

Specific questions should be addressed to the advisor for the certification area in which you are interested.

General questions may be addressed to TeacherCertification@niu.edu at the University Office of Teacher Certification.

For comprehensive information about State of Illinois certification requirements, please visit the certification website for the Illinois State Board of Education and/or your local Regional Office of Education PDF document.

JD

Dr. J.D. Bowers
Associate Vice Provost,
Teacher Education and 
Associate Professor of History
Williston Hall 320
815-753-0846
jbowersi@niu.edu

Carol Patch

Carol Patch
Office Support Specialist
CBC Coordinator
Williston Hall 320
Ph:    815-753-0846
FAX:  815-753-1848
cpatch@niu.edu

CZack

Carrie Zack
Assessment Coordinator for Teacher Certification
Williston Hall 320
815-753-0847
czack@niu.edu

Tris

Dr. Tris Ottolino
Professional Development
Schools Coordinator
Gabel Hall 155A
Ph:  815-753-9092
Fax: 815-753-8076
tottolino@niu.edu

Antoinette

Antoinette Jones
Certification Assessment Asst.
Williston Hall 320
815-753-2034
ajones27@niu.edu