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EDUCATOR
LICENSING:
DISCIPLINARY ACTIONS
AGAINST
LICENSED VERMONT EDUCATORS
(Updated 6/3/11) |
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In accordance with Title 16 of Vermont Statutes Annotated Chapter 51, a licensed educator may be subject to a licensing action against his or her educator’s license for engaging in unprofessional conduct or for being found incompetent. A licensing action means any action that suspends, revokes, limits or conditions licensure or certification in any way, including warnings, reprimands, probations and administrative penalties.
Licensing actions imposed against educators are quite complex. The need for taking licensing action may serve different purposes depending on the facts of the particular case. In some cases, licensing discipline serves a critical deterrent purpose where misconduct on the part of the educator places students in physical or emotional jeopardy. Other cases may involve competence issues or minor misconduct where rehabilitation is both possible and desirable. Further, each case may contain either aggravating or mitigating factors - sometimes both in the same case - that must be considered. The reader should view the following in that context.
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PERTINENT
LAWS AND REGULATIONS
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Educator licensing is
governed by both Vermont statutes and Vermont State Board of Education rules. Pertinent
sections of these documents are cited below.
Vermont Statutes
16 V.S.A., Chapter 51 OSL establishes a board of professional educators to oversee the training, licensing, and professional standards of teachers and administrators and establishes hearing panels to determine compliance with those standards to help assure high caliber professionals and high quality public educational programs for Vermont students.
Vermont Standards Board for Professional Educators (VSBPE) Rules
Rule
series 5100, "Licensing Regulations"
(PDF*), outlines the VSBPE’s process to carry out its licensing authority. |
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LIST OF SUSPENSIONS & REVOCATIONS SINCE JANUARY 1, 2000 (Alphabetical by Last Name)
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The following is a
list of educators who have been subjected to disciplinary action since January 1,
2000. This list includes disciplinary actions that have been taken; it does not include
cases on appeal.
The voluntary
surrender of a license by an educator during an investigation or disciplinary proceeding
has the same force and effect as the revocation of a license.
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Eric Achenbach |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Brattleboro, Vermont |
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Brattleboro Union High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-8 Elementary Education
Level II, 7-12 Computer Science
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Arrested for possession of child pornography |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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January 16, 2009 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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David C. Allen |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Morrisville, Vermont |
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Woodbury Elementary School; Franklin Elementary School |
License Type/
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Level II, PreK-12 Music |
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Sexual contact with two female students; Driving under the influence of alcohol, in a careless and negligent manner, while his driver’s license was suspended (related criminal charges); Violation of conditions of release prohibiting alcohol consumption (related criminal charges). |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation |
| Date of Action: |
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August 16, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Alan H. Baker |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Shaftsbury, Vermont |
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Southwest Vermont Career Development Center |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Type A (Apprenticeship License), 9-12 Technical Professional (Horticulture)
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Accessing child pornography on school computer |
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Revocation |
| Date of Action: |
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September 20, 2006 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Jean M. Bass |
| Town of Residence
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South Hero, Vermont |
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Colchester High School |
License Type/
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School Nurse |
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Allegations of misconduct
in relation to service as chaperone on student trip |
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Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
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March 7, 2001 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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David J. Blake |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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North Clarendon, Vermont |
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Mill River Union High School District |
License Type/
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Level II, 7-12 Social Studies
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Attended Mill River Union High School varsity basketball games while displaying signs of intoxication that was apparent to players, coaches and spectators |
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Two year suspension with conditions for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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August 29, 2008 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Raymond Claude Bouchard |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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St. Albans, Vermont |
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Northwest Technical Center |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, Trades and
Industry - Automotive Mechanics |
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Slapped student |
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Suspension (partially
retroactive) (November 15, 2001 until conditions for reinstatement are met) |
| Date of Action: |
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August 14, 2002 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Shaun C. Bryer |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Colchester, Vermont |
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Malletts Bay School |
License Type/
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Level II, K-6 Elementary Education
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Arrested for multiple counts of sexual assault of a minor, lewd and lascivious conduct with a child and disseminating indecent material to a minor. |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
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September 16, 2009 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Richard P. Bugbee,
Jr. |
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St. Albans, Vermont |
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Essex High School |
License Type/
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Level II, 7-12 Mathematics |
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Allegations of sexual
relationship with student, with related criminal charges |
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Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
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October 22, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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John V. Buttura |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Plainfield, Vermont |
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Twinfield Union School |
License Type/
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Level I, K-6 Elementary Education
Level II, 5-12 Design and Technology Education
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Allegations of sexual exploitation of a minor |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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May 6, 2009 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Elizabeth R. Carbonneau |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Danville, Vermont |
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Walden School |
License Type/
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Level I, K-6 Elementary Education
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Convicted of domestic assault, driving while intoxicated, and violation of conditions of release |
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Two week suspension to be served while school is in session (suspension is suspended for a two year period commencing December 26, 2006) |
| Date of Action: |
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April 10, 2007 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Melissa Cioffi |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Chittenden, Vermont; Rutland, Vermont |
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Barstow Memorial School
West Rutland School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, Ages 3-21 Intensive Special Education
Level II, Grades K-21 Special Education
Ages 3-21 Educational Speech Language Pathologist
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| Grounds: |
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On or about January 31, 2007, licensee, while employed as a speech language pathologist (SLP) by the Rutland Northeast Supervisory Union (“RNSU”), was terminated from employment by the RNSU for misconduct, while at work. Specifically, licensee was found to be intoxicated while at work on at least three occasions between March 2006 and January 2007.
On or about March 27, 2008, licensee, while employed as a SLP by the Rutland Central Supervisory Union (“RCSU”), was found to be intoxicated while at work and was found to be in possession of intoxicating beverages while on school grounds. The RCSU terminated licensee’s employment for this misconduct. |
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Thirty day suspension (retroactive to February 1, 2007 through March 2, 2007) and license conditions placed on all education-related licenses held by licensee |
| Date of Action: |
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August 6, 2009 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Ronald M. Conry |
| Town of Residence
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Bethel, Vermont |
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Bridport Central School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, Principal |
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Inappropriate romantic
relationship with out-of-state student |
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Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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January 10, 2002 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Tiffany L. Copley |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Richford, Vermont |
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Enosburg Middle/High School |
License Type/
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Educators License, K-Age 21 Special Education |
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Sexual relations with two fifteen year old male students (criminal charges pending); Sexual relations with a seventeen year old male student; Furnishing alcohol to a minor |
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Revocation |
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June 13, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Christopher S. Cosgrove |
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Rutland, Vermont |
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Rutland Middle School |
License Type/
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Level II, 7-12 Social Studies
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While employed as a social studies teacher during the 2005-2006 school year, drew on the face of an 8th grade student who had fallen asleep in class |
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Three day suspension while school is in session, with conditions |
| Date of Action: |
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May 8, 2007 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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James T. Cournoyer |
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Winooski, Vermont |
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Mt. Mansfield Union High
School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Science
Level II, K-12 Principal |
| Grounds: |
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Allegations of accessing
pornography on a school computer |
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Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
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May 12, 2004 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Lance A. Coyle |
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South Barre, Vermont |
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Barre City Elementary
and Middle School |
License Type/
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Level II, 7-12 Physical
Education |
| Grounds: |
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Kissed student |
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Suspension (one month
beginning May 14, 2003) |
| Date of Action: |
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May 14, 2003 |
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| Name
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Jennifer L. Cushman |
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Winooski, Vermont |
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Winooski High School |
License Type/
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Level I, 7-12 Social
Studies |
| Grounds: |
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Allegations of smoking
marijuana with students, DUI, and leaving the scene of an accident, with related
criminal charges |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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October 29, 2001 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Thomas D. Darling |
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Bristol, Vermont |
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Hinesburg Community School |
License Type/
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Level II, 7-12 English and Social Studies
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Violated English teaching competencies; distributed excerpt of his writings to students which contained profanity and content of a sexual nature which may have been inappropriate for some students and assigned them the task of providing him with critical feedback |
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One week suspension with conditions |
| Date of Action: |
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August 14, 2006 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Gabriele A. Davis |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Brookfield, Vermont |
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Union Elementary School |
License Type/
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Level II, K- through age 21 Special Educator
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Inappropriate behavioral intervention causing injury |
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Three-day suspension to be served while school is in session (June 15, 16 and 19, 2006) |
| Date of Action: |
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June 15, 2006 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Kimberly T. Dawson |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Middlesex, New Jersey |
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N/A |
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Level II, PreK-12 Art
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Currently not in good standing with respect to taxes due the State of Vermont |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension until such time as the Vermont Department of Taxes issues a certificate of good standing with respect to taxes due the State of Vermont |
| Date of Action: |
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April 10, 2007 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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David R. Deuso |
| Town of Residence
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Rouses Point, New York |
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Berkshire Elementary
and Franklin Elementary (not recently employed in a Vermont school) |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 Physical
Education |
| Grounds: |
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Convicted of lewd and
lascivious conduct with a minor |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation |
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May 15, 2001 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Gregory R. Engelken |
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Enosburg Falls, Vermont |
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Enosburg High School |
License Type/
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Provisional, K through age 21 Special Education
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Recklessly drove a school bus while transporting students and fellow employees, in violation of 16 V.S.A. § 1698(1)(E) “a single act of willful misconduct in violation of the duties and obligations of the position” |
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Thirty day retroactive suspension from June 1, 2008 through June 30, 2008 |
| Date of Action: |
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October 23, 2008 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Brian D. Eyler |
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Duxbury, Vermont |
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Crossett Brook Middle School |
License Type/
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Level II, Grades PreK-12 Art
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| Grounds: |
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Allegation of inappropriate electronic communications with students |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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November 18, 2009 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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David H. Flight |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Bennington, Vermont |
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Mt. Anthony Union Middle School |
License Type/
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Level II, Grades 7-12, Science
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Inappropriate Comments |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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March 14, 2011 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Richard A. Foster |
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Bradford, Vermont |
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Bradford Elementary School |
License Type/
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Level II, K-6 Elementary Education
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Allegations of sexually assaulting male students, manufacturing child pornography, lewd and lascivious conduct with children, and attempting to lure a child |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
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October 13 , 2007 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Erin E. Fuller |
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Newbury, Vermont |
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Oxbow Union High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, K-12 Music |
| Grounds: |
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Allegations of sexual
relationship with student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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April 29, 2002 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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John Brent Garrow |
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Enosburg Falls, Vermont |
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Enosburg Elementary School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 Principal |
| Grounds: |
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Inappropriate physical contact with 18 year old individual out-of-state and furnishing alcohol to the same individual |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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May 2, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Timothy O. Garrow |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Irasburg, Vermont |
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People's Academy (last employed during 2003-2004 school year) |
License Type/
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Level I, 7-12 Driver Education
Level I, 7-12 Social Studies |
| Grounds: |
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Inappropriate comments to students |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Two month suspension in the event that educator's license is renewed (currently not licensed) to commence upon issuance of license, with conditions of reinstatement. |
| Date of Action: |
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December 1, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Robert J. Gerardi (Robert J. Gerardi, Sr.) |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Underhill, Vermont |
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Essex Town School District |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 Superintendent |
| Grounds: |
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Accessing and printing pornography on supervisory union/district computer |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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February 9, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Nan Gwin |
| Town of Residence
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Randolph, Vermont |
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Northfield Middle School |
License Type/
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Level II, Teacher of
Handicapped, Secondary Diversified Occupations Programs (other endorsements not affected
by disciplinary action) |
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Substandard performance
in the area of special education |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension of endorsement
for two years, with any subsequent work in the field of special education to be pursuant
to a monitoring and reporting plan approved by commissioner |
| Date of Action: |
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December 9, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Charles R. Hess, Jr. |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Morrisville, Vermont |
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Green Mountain Technology and Career Center; Peoples Academy |
License Type/
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Level I, 7-12 Driver Education
Level II, 9-12 Trades and Industry
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| Grounds: |
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DUI charge and civil suspension of driver’s license |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension with conditions for reinstatement (May 31, 2006 - June 13, 2006 and one year suspension of his driver’s education endorsement commencing at the beginning of the 2006-2007 school year) |
| Date of Action: |
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May 22, 2006 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Brian L. Hiebert |
| Town of Residence
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North Pomfret, Vermont |
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Williamstown Middle/High
School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 Special
Education
Level II, 7-12 Science |
| Grounds: |
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Allegations of accessing
pornography on a school computer |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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November 14, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Allyson L. Hoffman |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Arlington, Vermont |
| School: |
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Fisher Elementary School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, Grades PreK-12 Library Media Specialist
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| Grounds: |
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On or about August 14, 2009, police responded to the residence of Allyson Hoffman and found several minors drinking alcoholic beverages while Hoffman was present. One minor was transported from the residence by emergency medical services due to the minor’s perceived intoxication level. On November 6, 2009, Licensee pled guilty to a misdemeanor charge in Bennington District Court, of “Alcohol-Enabling by Minor” (sic) and was given a 9 month deferred sentence with probation conditions. |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension from August 14, 2009 to August 6, 2010 |
| Date of Action: |
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March 18, 2010 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Alexander R. Kepler |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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West Glover, Vermont |
| School: |
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Albany Community School |
License Type/
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Level II, Elementary Education
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| Grounds: |
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Allegation of striking a student with an open hand |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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15 day suspension of educator’s license, with a condition for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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August 27, 2007 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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John P. Kipp |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Milton, Vermont |
| School: |
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Colchester High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, 7-12 Social
Studies |
| Grounds: |
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Accessing pornography
on school computer |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (partially
retroactive) (November 14, 2000 through the end of the 2001 school year) with conditions
for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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April 23, 2001 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Robert A. Koziol |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Essex Junction, Vermont |
| School: |
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The Edge Academy |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level 1, Kindergarten through age 21 Special Education
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| Grounds: |
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Destroyed a student’s special education file/documents |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Ten day suspension, December 24, 2010 to January 2, 2011 |
| Date of Action: |
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December 24, 2010 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Thad J. Krueger |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Burlington, Vermont |
| School: |
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The Baird School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, K-6 Elementary Education
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| Grounds: |
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Knowingly and recklessly closed the left hand of a nine year old student between a wooden fire door and its metal frame, causing one broken and three lacerated fingers. |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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April 14, 2009 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Joseph A. Laferriere |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Colchester, Vermont |
| School: |
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Lamoille Union High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Science
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| Grounds: |
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Inappropriate comment to student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (Two days to run concurrent with employment suspension of June 2004) |
| Date of Action: |
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October 18, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Ronald D. Lavalette |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Barton, Vermont |
| School: |
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Lamoille Union High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, Special Education |
| Grounds: |
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Incompetence related
to special education documentation and providing misinformation to school district
concerning such documentation |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (partially
retroactive) (July 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003) with any subsequent work in the field
of special education to be pursuant to a monitoring plan approved by commissioner |
| Date of Action: |
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July 29, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Ann E. Lavery |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Richford, Vermont |
| School: |
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Richford Elementary School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, Grades K-6 Elementary Education
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| Grounds: |
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On or about September 11, 2008 while employed as an educator in the Richford Elementary School, licensee physically grabbed two students and pushed them forward with enough force that caused bruising to at least one of the students. On or about September 12, 2008 licensee placed a bucket over one of the same student’s head and struck the top of the bucket. |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension from February 25, 2009 to August 4, 2010 |
| Date of Action: |
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October 5, 2009 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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David J. Leary |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Burlington, Vermont |
| School: |
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Green Mountain Union
High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, K-12 Guidance;
K-12 Superintendent |
| Grounds: |
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Writing and drawing lewd
graffiti in public rest room |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation |
| Date of Action: |
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February 13, 2001 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Kenneth Levine |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Sudbury, Vermont |
| School: |
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Wells Village School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, K-12 Special
Education
Level II, Elementary Education |
| Grounds: |
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Allegations of establishing
a false residency for school attendance purposes, with related criminal charges |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (March 26,
2003 - April 8, 2003) |
| Date of Action: |
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March 24, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Brad E. Lewis |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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West Pawlet, Vermont |
| School: |
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Proctor Junior/Senior
High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, 7-12 Mathematics |
| Grounds: |
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Accessing and downloading
pornography on school computer, storing pornography on disks kept in the classroom |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation |
| Date of Action: |
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November 19, 2002 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Stephen R. Libbey |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Enosburg Falls, Vermont |
| School: |
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Enosburg Middle/High
School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 Speech
Language Pathology; Driver's Education |
| Grounds: |
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Drug smuggling |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation |
| Date of Action: |
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November 27, 2001 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Paul D. MacLeod, Jr. |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Sharon, Vermont |
| School: |
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Woodstock Union Junior/Senior
High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
|
Level II, 7-12 Mathematics |
| Grounds: |
|
Allegations of sexual
relationships with two students and inappropriate contact with a third student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
|
Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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May 7, 2002 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Peter C. Marsh |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Rutland, Vermont |
| School: |
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Mill River Union High
School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 English |
| Grounds: |
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Inappropriate Internet
communication with purported student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
|
Revocation/surrender:
License lapsed and educator withdrew renewal application during investigation |
| Date of Action: |
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July 16, 2004 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Ardis Martin |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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North Clarendon, Vermont |
| School: |
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Washington South Supervisory Union |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, Age 3-Age 21 Director of Special Education
Level I, PreK-12 Principal
Level II, K-6 Elementary Education
Level II, PreK-12 Reading/English Language Arts Specialist
Level II, Age 3-Age 21 Intensive Special Needs
Level II, K-Age 21 Special Educator |
| Grounds: |
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Attempt to persuade individual into providing a false alibi |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (June 16, 2005 - June 17, 2005) |
| Date of Action: |
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June 13, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Michael A. Martin |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Hartford, Vermont |
| School: |
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Windsor High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, PreK-12 Music
|
| Grounds: |
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Allegation of inappropriate contact with a student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
|
Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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August 10, 2007 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Nickolas R. Mayer |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Lincoln, Vermont |
| School: |
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Vergennes Union High
School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Science
(limited to Biology) |
| Grounds: |
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Allegations of sexual
relationship with student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
|
Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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June 30, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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John E. Mazuzan |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Burlington, Vermont |
| School: |
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Burlington High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, PreK-12 Art
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| Grounds: |
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Accessed sexually explicit adult materials using his school computer |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (Three months beginning February 6, 2006) |
| Date of Action: |
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February 2, 2006 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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James Duncan McCutchan |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Claremont, New Hampshire |
| School: |
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Riverside Middle School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Science;
K-12 Health Education |
| Grounds: |
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Accessing pornography
on a school computer |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (partially
retroactive) (September 30, 2002 through the end of the 2003-2004 school year) with
conditions for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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March 22, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Jeffrey J. McDonald |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Montpelier, Vermont |
| School: |
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U-32 (Junior/Senior High
School) |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, Family and Consumer
Sciences |
| Grounds: |
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Allegations of sexual
harassment of student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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February 21, 2002 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Lois S. Melchior |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Bristol, Vermont |
| School: |
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Otter Valley Union High
School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Mathematics
Level II, K-6 General Elementary |
| Grounds: |
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Cultivation and possession
of marijuana, with related criminal conviction |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (February
27, 2001 through the end of the 2000-2001 school year) |
| Date of Action: |
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February 27, 2001 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Randi Kay Metivier |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Winooski, Vermont |
| School: |
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Grand Isle School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 Physical
Education |
| Grounds: |
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Allegations of sexual
contact with student, with related criminal charges |
| Disciplinary Action: |
|
Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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November 13, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Gael M. Migalti |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Montpelier, Vermont |
| School: |
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Waits River Valley School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-6 General Elementary |
| Grounds: |
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Placed masking tape over the mouth of a third grade student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (May 9, 2005 - May 22, 2005) |
| Date of Action: |
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March 15, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Jennifer E. Mozdzier |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Moretown, Vermont |
| School: |
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N/A |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, K-12 Music Education |
| Grounds: |
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Sale of marijuana with misdemeanor conviction for possession of marijuana |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (partially retroactive) (August 23, 2003 - February 23, 2006) with conditions for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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May 23, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Wayne F. Nadeau |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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South Burlington, Vermont |
| School: |
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Lamoille Union High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Social
Studies |
| Grounds: |
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Consensual sexual activity
with a colleague in classroom at times when students were and might have been present
in the school |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (20 consecutive
working days: February 10, 2003 - March 18, 2003) |
| Date of Action: |
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January 29, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Barry Todd Noden |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Brandon, Vermont |
| School: |
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Otter Valley Union High
School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 Music |
| Grounds: |
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Sexual harassment of
student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (retroactive)
(July 1, 2000 - June 30, 2001) with required counselor reports until September 2003 |
| Date of Action: |
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September 12, 2002 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Michelle L. Parker |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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East Burke, Vermont |
| School: |
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Burke School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Mathematics |
| Grounds: |
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Consuming a beer while on a school field trip, during normal school hours |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (May 12, 2005 - June 15, 2005) |
| Date of Action: |
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June 22, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Christopher M. Parkins |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Unknown |
| School: |
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Brookline Elementary
School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, K-6 General
Elementary |
| Grounds: |
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Allegations of inappropriate
physical contact with two female students, attempted inappropriate physical contact
with third female student, inappropriate student photographs, bringing dead fox to
school, attempt to verbally intimidate student after incident of teacher swearing
at school |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender
of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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May 7, 2004 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Will J. Parini |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Bristol, Vermont |
| School: |
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Bristol Elementary and Robinson Elementary |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Provisional, Grades PreK-12, Music |
| Grounds: |
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Charged in U.S. District Court of Vermont with Distributing Child Pornography. |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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May 27, 2011 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Lewis R. Petit |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Moretown, Vermont |
| School: |
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Harwood Union High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Mathematics |
| Grounds: |
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Slapped student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (partially
retroactive) (December 21, 2000 - August 15, 2001) |
| Date of Action: |
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July 9, 2001 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Gary S. Pool |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Swanton, Vermont |
| School: |
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Missisquoi Valley Union Middle/High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, Kindergarten through age 21 Special Education
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| Grounds: |
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Pleaded guilty to and was convicted of disorderly conduct in school involving a special education student under his care. |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (partially retroactive) from July 1, 2009 through December 31, 2010 |
| Date of Action: |
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December 9, 2010 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Susan J. Portugal |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Shelburne, Vermont |
| School: |
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Milton High School (at time of incident); Richford Junior/Senior High School (current employment) |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, Age 3 through 21 Teacher of the Deaf and Hard of Hearing
Level I, Grades 7-12 Social Studies
Provisional, Grades K through age 21 Special Educator
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| Grounds: |
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Inappropriate discipline/punishment of a student
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| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (one week when school is in session) with conditions for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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December 20, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Bonnie M. Robinson |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Lebanon, New Hampshire |
| School: |
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Hartland Elementary School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-6 General
Elementary
Level II, 5-8 Middle Grades |
| Grounds: |
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Consumed alcoholic beverages
on school field trip |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (two months
beginning May 18, 2004) |
| Date of Action: |
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May 18, 2004 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Jamie L. Rugg |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Milton, Vermont |
| School: |
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Milton High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 Theatre
Arts |
| Grounds: |
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Sexual relationship with
a female student, with related criminal charges |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation |
| Date of Action: |
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November 18, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Kenneth A. Saxe |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Montpelier, Vermont |
| School: |
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Colchester High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Special
Education - Intensive |
| Grounds: |
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Hit student |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (partially
retroactive) (through the end of the 2000-2001 school year) |
| Date of Action: |
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June 19, 2001 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Daniel G. Schnare |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Barnet, Vermont |
| School: |
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Barnet Elementary School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, Grades K-6 Elementary Education
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| Grounds: |
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Found to have been under the influence of intoxicating liquor while teaching at the Barnet Elementary School. |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension retroactive to September 16, 2009 and ending on June 30, 2010. Licensee also waived any future rights to defend his license(s) against any sanction the commissioner may deem appropriate should the commissioner determine the licensee is found to be under the influence of intoxicating liquor or drugs at any school-related function or event ever again. |
| Date of Action: |
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February 8, 2010 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Michael D. Sorrentino |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Springfield, Vermont |
| School: |
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Springfield High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, Grades PreK-12 Physical Education
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| Grounds: |
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Violated teacher/student boundaries |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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November 12, 2010 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Karen J. St. Peter |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Rutland, Vermont |
| School: |
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West Rutland School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 School
Nurse |
| Grounds: |
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Provided medication to
students without parental permission and left medication unsecured on one occasion |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (November
16, 2004 - February 16, 2005) with conditions for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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November 16, 2004 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Richard H. Swenson |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Bennington, Vermont |
| School: |
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Not recently employed
as an educator |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, 7-12 Social
Studies
Level II, K-12 Art |
| Grounds: |
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Convicted of embezzlement |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (retroactive)
(May 15, 2001 - May 15, 2002) |
| Date of Action: |
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June 14, 2002 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Kenneth R. Tefft,
III |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Underhill, Vermont |
| School: |
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Colchester High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Technology
Education
Level II, 7-12 Science |
| Grounds: |
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Brought a bottle of alcohol
into school during school hours |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (June 7, 2004
- December 7, 2004) with conditions for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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June 7, 2004 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Peter C. Tripp |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Stonington, Connecticut |
| School: |
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Hazen Union High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Physical
Education; Health Education |
| Grounds: |
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Cultivation of marijuana
and criminal conviction for possession of marijuana |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation |
| Date of Action: |
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May 20, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Michael Underwood |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Enosburg Falls, Vermont |
| School: |
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St. Albans Town Education Center |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 English
Level II, 7-12 Music
Level II, 5-9 English/Language arts |
| Grounds: |
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Duct taped a female student to a chair in a classroom |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Two week suspension of the professional educator’s license when schools is in session, with a condition for reinstatement (pre-approved training in appropriate student interaction) |
| Date of Action: |
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March 21, 2006 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Peter F. Van Wageningen |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Brattleboro, Vermont |
| School: |
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Springfield High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-12 Library
Media |
| Grounds: |
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Accessing pornography
on a school computer |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (partially
retroactive) (October 8, 2002 through the end of the 2003-2004 school year) with
conditions for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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May 1, 2003 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Robert P. Walsh |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Springfield, Vermont |
| School: |
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Community High School of Vermont |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, Grades 7-12 Science
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| Grounds: |
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Violated school policy on appropriate Internet use |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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March 1, 2010 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Todd C. Wennar |
| Town of Residence
at Time of Action: |
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Milton, Vermont |
| School: |
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Milton High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, 7-12 Physical
Education |
| Grounds: |
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Altercation with opposing
coach after a hockey game resulting in physical injury |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (Two years
beginning January 3, 2005) with condition for reinstatement |
| Date of Action: |
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January 3, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Carol J. Williams |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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East Burke, Vermont |
| School: |
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Burke School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, K-6 Elementary Education
Level II, PreK-12 Art
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| Grounds: |
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Consuming a beer while on a school field trip, during normal school hours |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Suspension (May 12, 2005 - June 15, 2005) |
| Date of Action: |
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June 24, 2005 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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David Wohlsen |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Bennington, Vermont |
| School: |
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Mount Anthony Middle School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
|
Level II, Grades PreK-12 Library Media Specialist
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| Grounds: |
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Violated school policy on appropriate Internet use |
| Disciplinary Action: |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
| Date of Action: |
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November 3, 2009 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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Cathy A. Zielinski |
| Town of Residence at Time of Action: |
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Bellows Falls, Vermont |
| School: |
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Bellows Falls Union High School |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level II, 7-12 Social Studies
|
| Grounds: |
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Brought empty alcoholic beverage containers and expired prescription medication into the classroom and left it for a considerable amount of time in an open area of the classroom for potential access by students |
| Disciplinary Action: |
|
Suspension (30 days beginning May 16, 2006) |
| Date of Action: |
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May 16, 2006 |
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| Name of Licensee: |
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William T. Zucca |
| Business Address at Time of Action: |
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Randolph, Vermont |
| School: |
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Randolph Technical Career Center |
License Type/
Endorsement(s): |
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Level I, Grades 9-12 Career and Technical Education
Level II, Grades 5-12 Design and Technology Education
Level II, Grades PreK-12 Library Media Specialist
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| Grounds: |
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Violated appropriate use of electronic media |
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Revocation (Surrender of License) |
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September 28 2010 |
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CONTACT
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Jill Remick, Communications Director
(802) 828-3154 (P)
(802) 828-3140 (F)
jill.remick@state.vt.us
Mark Oettinger, General Counsel
(802) 828-3136 (P)
(802) 828-3150 (F)
mark.oettinger@state.vt.us
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