Dr. Deidra Higgins
DirectorAlternative Certification Director
Alternative certification
Contact the certification team
Program information, application support, and guidance on your route to becoming a certified educator in Georgia.
Alternative Certification office
Alternative Certification Division
First District RESA
Visit us
149 South Register Street
Metter, GA 30439
Metter, GA 30439
Send mail
P.O. Box 1218
Metter, GA 30439
Metter, GA 30439
Phone
Fax
(912) 685-7373
Hours and quick links
Office hours
- Monday – Thursday
- 7:30 AM – 4:30 PM
- Friday
- Open for training sessions only
Closed on weekends and state holidays
Service region
Candidates and school systems throughout
Southeast Georgia
Southeast Georgia
Who you will work with
Meet the certification team
The people who guide candidates through GATAPP, endorsements, and APEL from application to clear renewable certificate.
Dr. Gina Williams
Teacher Preparation Specialist (GaTAPP)