Re: Can I become a teacher with a dwi?

I honestly don't know what to tell you, but I would certainly find
an answer before you go for that Master's! You don't want to be
in student loan debt and unable to work. I wonder if you could
find more information on the DOE website or if you could call
anonymously? I've heard stories of teachers coming to school
drunk - or drinking on the job! - and losing their jobs. I don't
know what kind of chance you would have to get a job, considering
teachers with spotless records can't even find work these days.

On 5/17/09, Thomas Dougherty wrote:
> On 2/11/09, lnfjim wrote:
>> 5 years ago a I got a dui and in the same year was charged
>> with intent to sell marijuana, but was never convicted.
>> Since then I have had no incidents with the law and have
>> received my bachelor's degree. I am interested in pursuing
>> a master's in elementary education to become a teacher. Is
>> this still possible with my record?
>
>
> I am also in this position. I have never driven drunk before.
> I have always had a DD or been the DD for my friends...we
> take turns. However, I was stupid...no excuses. I just earned
> my stupidity badge on Tuesday and will graduate with my
> degree in August. I need to know if this offense will
> preclude me from becoming a teacher in the state of New
> Jersey. Any answers? What were your answers?