Questions about PSLF and Paying off Debt

Hi everyone, recently graduated and a teacher. I am planning to pay off loans early if possible. However, it is only because I am nervous about being a part of PSLF and it backfiring year down the road. I am afraid of being scammed and then having more loans from the interest. I have 36 student loan debt 49k gross income.

What are your thoughts? Pay off early or attempt PSLF? Can you be on PSLF and pay loans early if you are able to and have finances available?