Hello, social studies teachers!

My name is Tanya Baldwin, I am the new Social Studies Coordinator with the West Virginia Department of Education.  I would like to share a bit of information about myself with you. I was a classroom social studies teacher for sixteen years. I have taught both middle school and high school social studies.

I began my teaching career in Logan County and later moved to Mercer County. Over the years I taught a variety of social studies subjects. Most of my time was spent teaching at the high school level. The last few years in the classroom, I mainly taught U.S. History. 

About three years ago, I moved into higher education and went to work at Concord University. I enjoyed working with students at the college level but am now happy to return my focus to the K-12 classroom.  I am excited to work with the WVDE where I can help West Virginia students and classroom teachers.

Please let us know how we can support you and your classrooms!

Tanya Baldwin

WVDE Secondary Social Studies Coordinator

PK-12 Academic Support

1900 Kanawha Boulevard, East-Room 500

Charleston, WV 25305-0330

Phone: 304-558-8098 Ext. 53348 

Fax: 304-558-1613

Email: tlbaldwi@k12.wvde.us

9-12 Current Social Studies Teachers

9-12 SOCIAL STUDIES TEACHERS: Any teacher who is endorsed in Social Studies and employed in that capacity at the 9-12 grade level for the 2023-2024 school year is eligible to receive a permanent advanced credential in Personal Finance Specialist without completing any additional coursework/professional learning requirements. Eligible candidates need to submit an application to the county certification officialprior to June 30, 2024. The application requires verification from the County that the applicant is currently employed in a Social Studies position for the current 2023-24 school year. Any candidate who applies for initial, renewal, or conversion of this credential on or after July 1, 2024, shall meet the requirements as listed in WVBE Policy 5202. For additional information, please email Alyssa Keedy (Alyssa Keedy) or call 304-558-7010.

The candidate will need to print a paper application Form 30 from the WVDE website (wvde.us under certification) and submit the application to the county certification official prior to June 30, 2024. .  The non-refundable processing fee is $35.00 payable at https://wveis.k12.wv.us/certpayment. 

Thank you.

Best Regards,

Dustin Lambert, M.Ed.

Coordinator

West Virginia Governor’s Schools

Student Enrichment Programs

Middle School CTE & Social Studies 6-12

West Virginia Nonpublic Schools & Homeschool

Division of Career Exploration & Student Engagemen