2006-08-05 16:49:29 · 10 answers · asked by Kathy H 1 in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
She's my daughter. In her last year at ASU, she stopped with some friends at a bar & had 1 drink. Coming home, she hit a man on a motorcycle. She panicked, was scared to stop at a payphone (her cell phone was stolen at the bar). She went home & called the police. They arrested her for hit & run. Her blood level was below the legal limit. The man she hit fought for her to get a misdemeanor instead of felony, but the DA insisted on felony charges even though it was her 1st offense. She has always wanted to go into special education since she was in third grade. She worked with an autistic girl whose parents also fought for her. Judge cannot overrule the DA but recommended a clemency hearing...he thought sentence too severe. The board of clemency agreed (all of them cried at the hearing), but governor overrulled. I'm not trying to make light of what she did...but she did not think of it as running...she only was thinking of getting to a phone to call for help.
2006-08-05 19:37:43 · update #1
Two teachers this year in my building where arrested for DUI. They didn't hit anyone but they lost their license and so on. Both are still in the building working. Usually what they do is a CORI check (a background check). If she is truly interested in working with special education children, then I'd say go for it. However, when she goes for an interview she should be upfront with future employers. A few ways that she may be able to get a job is with special education institutes that work with severe special needs. This is one way to at least start the process. She may want a few letters of reference from anyone from the clemency board or parol officer or even the parent who she worked with earlier.
It will be extremely difficult and public schools may be very leary about this. That's why I encourage her to try to do a private facility first. Best of luck to her.
2006-08-10 01:12:35 · answer #1 · answered by Melissa F 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
As a teacher I hope not. I also never drink and drive not because I might hurt someone but I could easily lose my teaching license and not be able to teach again. I think this would make it very hard for her, but again it depends on how old she is. If she is over 18 I would say that she needs to pick another profession. If parents ever found out about this they would eat her alive. Also, adminstrators would not hire a convicted felon.
2006-08-05 23:54:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would think that you may look into the "areas"legal terms...It would likely be best to go thru a lawyer...(ahead of time, if possible)
Just what is this person interested in teaching...and what was his crime?? Do you really think he's ready to be a teacher? If so...i wish you the best of luck/
2006-08-06 00:01:14 · answer #3 · answered by pea.cole 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It might depend on what you were in for.
I know a sex offender would be a big no.
Check with each states school board and see what they have to say.
2006-08-05 23:55:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I doubt you'll be employable as a public school teacher. I suppose you could start your own private tutoring company... good luck.
2006-08-06 01:37:07 · answer #5 · answered by Mike S 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly I hope not
2006-08-06 01:11:36 · answer #6 · answered by chicata25 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Illinois. It depends on who and what you are.
2006-08-05 23:58:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
go back to prison and teach !
2006-08-06 15:17:43 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
go where lots of black ppl are
2006-08-05 23:52:32 · answer #9 · answered by L' K '06 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I hope not.
2006-08-05 23:52:36 · answer #10 · answered by Firefly 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋