Why didn't you have it expunged? Now, you will have to do a
mandatory five years in prison before they let you teach.

On 11/01/09, Casey wrote:
> Hello, I am currently in a ACP program attempting to be
> certified in Texas as a 4th - 8th grade Generalist. I just
> found out about the fingerprinting law and criminal
> background checks. In Texas, in addition to being
> certified, you also have to observe teachers in a classroom
> for 30 hrs. Initially, I've had to fill out applications to
> be an observer in the classroom and I have passed all
> background checks (after checking NO to all the crininal
> information questions). I recieved a misdemeanor class B in
> 1994 for theft when I was 17 yrs old. I was given deffered
> adjudication, after 3 months of probation. Teaching is my
> passion and I'm finally pursuing my dream after a long
> carrer in HR. I was wondering if I am waiting my time
> pursuing a career change as a teacher? Could this
> misdemeanor affect prevent me from getting certified
> and /or obtaining a teaching position?

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