PE teacher at Portlock Primary credits iTeach program for helping complete certification

A PE teacher at Portlock Primary said the iTeach licensure program enabled them to finish the remaining requirements for a teaching certificate after beginning on a provisional license. "iTeach is honestly the most efficient way to get your teaching license," the teacher said.

Program staff described iTeach as a pathway for teacher assistants and other employees who hold bachelor’s degrees but lack full licensure. "We provide them with a mentor and they participate in a one-year module-based online program to meet all of the certification requirements to become a teacher," the staff member said, and added that the program also offers tuition reimbursement (amount not specified).

A colleague at the school praised the teacher’s classroom and mentoring work, saying, "He has done such a phenomenal job being here. He's a mentor for our students. He makes such great connections with the students in the classroom." Program staff reiterated pride in the pipeline and investment in employees: "This is the most important thing that we do is to continue to inspire our employees to move forward in their career pathways."

The teacher described strong classroom relationships and student engagement, saying students "are always here with smiles on their face" and that they would not trade being a primary school teacher for anything.

No formal actions, votes or external authorities were referenced in the remarks; tuition reimbursement levels and the school district responsible for Portlock Primary were not specified in the transcript.