The Teacher Certification Office
- Serves teacher candidates, faculty, administration, and the community as a resource for all topics relating to NYS teacher certification
- Recommends Buffalo State graduates to the New York State Department of Education for teacher certification after they have completed an approved teacher preparation program
- Verifies program completion for graduates applying for out-of-state certification
Office Information
Office Personnel
Certification Officer: Patricia A. Recchio
Admin Assistant I: Mary E. Codick
Office Email
teachercertification@buffalostate.edu
Office Hours
Monday - Friday 8:30 am - 5 pm (appointments 9 - 4)
Office Location
Chase Hall 222
1300 Elmwood Ave
Buffalo, NY 14222
(716) 878-6121
Admission of Persons with Prior Felony Convictions Policy
All teacher education programs include a clinical/field component. If you have been convicted of a felony, your criminal history record may impede your ability to complete this program and/or become a NYS certified teacher. Please review the Buffalo State policy.