For questions regarding teacher or administrator licensure in the state of Iowa including renewing or converting a license, please contact the Iowa Board of Educational Examiners directly.


Mike Cavin
Special Education, Paraeducator, and General Education/Renewals
515-281-3437 | mike.cavin@iowa.gov

Greg Horstmann
Principal and Superintendent Licensure/Renewals, Substitute Licenses/Authorizations, and General Education/Renewals
515-281-3587 | greg.horstmann@iowa.gov

Steve Mitchell
Coaching Authorizations and General Education/Renewals
515-281-6896 | steve.mitchell@iowa.gov

Dr. Mary Lou Nosco
Teacher Licensure for Non-Iowa College Preparation, Non-traditional Programs, Counseling, and General Education/Renewals
515-725-2146 | marylou.nosco@iowa.gov

Joanne Tubbs
Internship Programs, Iowa Teacher Prep Curriculum, Conditional Licensure, Extensions, and General Education/Renewals
515-281-3611 | joanne.tubbs@iowa.gov

Dave Wempen
Teacher Licensure for Non-Iowa College Preparation, School Business Official, Conditional Licensure, Career & Technical Education, and General Education/Renewals
515-281-3605 | david.wempen@iowa.gov