l BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3
4 In the Matter of the Teaching License of
5 ' ‘ STIPULATION OF FACTS ‘
6 ELLEN MARGARET IRISH AND PROBATION l
7 On or about July 9, 2001, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
8 received an application for a Substitute Teaching License fi'om Ellen Margaret Irish (Irish).
9 Ms. Irish responded “yes” to character question l “Have you ever lefi any educational or ‘
10 school-related employment, voluntarily or involuntarily, while the subject of an inquiry, review
ll or investigation of alleged misconduct or alleged violation of professional standards of conduct
12 or when you had reason to believe such investigation was imminent?” Ms. Irish responded “yes” '
13 to character question 3 “Have you ever failed to complete a contract for educational services in
l4 any educational or school-related position, or for any alleged misconduct or alleged violation of
15 professional standards of conduct been placed on leave by your employer or left such
l6 employment prior to the end of the contract term?” Ms. Irish responded “yes” to character
17 question 4 “Have you ever had a professional certificate, credential or license (of any kind)
l8 revoked or suspended or have you been placed on probationary status for any alleged misconduct
19 or alleged violation of professional standards of conduct?” Ms. Irish responded “yes” to
20 character question 7 “Have you ever been disciplined by any public agency responsible for
_ 21 licensure of any kind, including but not limited to educational licensure?” Ms. Irish responded
22 “yes” t0 character question 8 “Have you ever been convicted or been granted conditional
23 discharge by any court for: (a) any felony; (b) misdemeanor; or (c) any major traffic violation,
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1 such as: driving under the influence of intoxicants or drugs; reckless driving; fleeing from or
' 2 attempting to elude a police officer; driving while your license was suspended, revoked or used
3 in violation of any license restriction; or failure to perform the duties of a driver or witness at an
4 accident?” Ms. Irish also responded “yes” to character question 10 “Have you ever entered a
5 plea of guilty or No Contest relative to any charge for an offense listed in question 8?” Ms. Irish
6 submitted a written explanation of her “yes” answers and documentation from Josephine County
7 Circuit Court. On December 20, 2001, Ms. Irish submitted a personal affidavit and supporting
8 documentation to establish that she has the qualifications required for reinstatement.
9 After review of the facts in this matter, Ms. Irish and the Executive Director agree that
10 their respective interests, together with the public interests, are best served by a stipulation to
ll certain facts, followed by a probation of four (4) years.
12 This Order sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the sanction to be
. l3 imposed. In entering into this stipulation, Ms. Irish waives the right to a hearing to contest the
14 findings of fact, conclusion of law and order set forth below. Ms. Irish understands that the
15 Commission will impose a four (4) year probation with specific conditions.
16 This stipulation is contingent upon approval and adoption of the Order by the
17 Commission. If the Commission does not adopt this Order, neither Ms. Irish nor the
18 Commission are bound by these stipulations and Ms. Irish retains all rights to a hearing on the
l9 allegations.
20 STIPULATION OF FACTS
21 l. I On or about July 9, 2001 , the Commission received an application for a Substitute
22 Teaching License from Ellen Irish.
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’ 1 2. Ms. Irish previously held a Basic Teacher License valid from June 6, 1986,
2 through April 11, 1994. On September 8, 1994, Ms. Irish was issued a Standard Teacher License
3 with a Standard Advanced Mathematics endorsement effective through April 11, 2000.
4 3. On July 9, 1996, Ms. Irish was convicted of the crime of Manufacture of a
5 Controlled Substance - Methamphetamine ORS 475.992 in Josephine County Circuit Court. Ms.
6 Irish was sentenced to l8 months in prison and 36 months Post-Prison Supervision.
7 4. On May 24, 1996, the Commission revoked the Oregon Teaching License of
8 Ellen Irish as per ORS 342.175(1)(d) conviction of a crime involving the illegal use, sale or
9 possession of a controlled substance.
10 5. Ms. Irish has submitted an affidavit and extensive documents in support of her
11 application for reinstatement. This information indicates that Ms. Irish has stabilized her life and
l2 has become a reliable person who interacts appropriately with children and teenagers. Since
' 13 August 1998, Ms. Irish has been employed by the Ecumenical Ministries of Oregon, Portland
14 Intemational Community School where she served as a Math Teacher and Program Director.
15 She is currently serving as Principal/Program Director.
16 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
17 Ms. Irish has provided sufficient evidence to establish convincingly that she possesses the
l8 qualifications required for reinstatement of her Oregon Teaching License.
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. 1 ORDER
2 The Oregon Teaching License of Ellen Margaret Irish is hereby reinstated subject to all
3 standard terms and conditions and subject to the following special terms of probation:
4 l. The Commission places Ms. Irish on a four (4) year probation to commence on the date 0f
5 issuance of this Order.
6 2. The probation shall remain in effect subject to the following conditions:
7 a. Ms. Irish shall conduct herself as a law-abiding citizen;
8 b. Ms. Irish shall report in writing within ten days to the Executive Director of the
9 Commission any arrest or citation for any felony, misdemeanor, major traffic
10 violation;
11 c. Ms. Irish shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of
. l2 Oregon Educators under OAR 584, Division 20.
l3 Violation of any of the terms of probation shall constitute an independent basis for the
14 Commission to revoke Ms. Irish’s teaching license or otherwise impose discipline, after first
15 providing Ms. Irish with notice and opportunity for hearing.
16 Dated this _/L: day ofJanuary 2002. .
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20 By: A W/ W I
21 David V. Myton, Executive Director
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