1 BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
2 OF THE STATE OF OREGON
3
4 In the Matter of the ) DEFAULT ORDER OF
5 Educator License of ) REVOCATION OF
6 TIMOTHY COLLIN ANDERSON ) LICENSURE
7
8 On September 11, 2013, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
9 issued a Notice of Opportunity for Hearing to Timothy Collin Anderson (Anderson) in which the
10 Commission charged him with Gross Neglect of Duty. The Notice was sent via U.S. First Class
l 1 Mail and U.S. Certified Mail Receipt 7011 2000 0001 1282 3992 to the address on file with the
12 Commission. The Notice designated the Commission file as the record for purposes of proving a
13 prima facie case. The Notice of Opportunity of Hearing, dated September 11, 2013, and signed
14 by Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director, stated:
15 “IF A REQUEST FOR HEARING IS NOT RECEIVED WITHIN THIS 21-DAY PERIOD,
16 YOUR RIGHT TO A HEARING SHALL BE CONSIDERED WAIVED UNLESS YOUR
17 FAILURE TO REQUEST A HEARING WAS BEYOND YOUR REASONABLE CONTROL.
18 IF YOU DO NOT REQUEST A HEARING OR IF YOU FAIL TO APPEAR AT A
19 HEARING, THE COMMISSION WILL ADOPT AN ORDER OF DEFAULT WHICH MAY
20 INCLUDE THE REVOCATION OR SUSPENSION OF YOUR LICENSE OR OTHER
21 DISCIPLINE.”
22
23 The certified mail was returned to the Commission “Unable to forward”, the first class mail was
24 not returned and assumed delivered. Anderson did not request a hearing. The Commission,
25 therefore, finds Anderson to be in default and enters the following findings of fact, conclusions
26 of law, and final order, based on the files and records of the Commission concerning this matter.
27 FINDINGS OF FACT
28 1. Anderson has been licensed as a teacher in Oregon since September 2, 2009. Anderson’s
29 Initial I Teaching License, with an endorsement in Drama (HS) was issued on September 2,
30 2009, and expired on May 20, 2013. Anderson did not submit an application for renewal.
31 During all relevant times, Anderson was employed by the Beaverton School District.
32 2. On May 17, 2012, the Commission received a school district report indicating Anderson may
33 have committed acts which constitute gross neglect of duty. TSPC, the school district and
34 local law enforcement each conducted investigations. Investigations determined that on
1 35 April 27, 2012, Anderson complained to law enforcement that he was being criminally
3 36 extorted. Anderson explained t0 police that he had been having conversations with a female
37 identified as “Emma Lee”, whom Anderson had met through an online dating site called
38 “okcupid.c0m”. Anderson explained that his conversations with Emma Lee were sexual in
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1 nature and that her profile indicated she was 18 years old. Emma Lee soon informed
2 Anderson that she was only 15 years of age. Despite this knowledge, Anderson continued to
3 have conversations with Emma Lee 0f a sexual nature. Anderson and Emma Lee exchanged
4 photographs, including partially nude photos of Emma Lee. Another online person,
5 identified as J. Michael, contacted Anderson, accused Anderson of being a pedophile, and
6 threatened to expose Anderson’s conversations with Emma Lee to the public if Anderson did
7 not send him some equipment valued at approximately $1000. J. Michael did post some of
8 Anderson's conversations with Emma Lee on the internet. Law enforcement did not press
9 criminal charges because they were unable t0 locate Emma Lee and determine if she was a
10 “victim” in this case.
1 1 CONCLUSIONS OF LAW
l2 Anderson’s conduct as described in section two (2) above constitutes gross neglect of
l3 duty in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-02o-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-
14 02o-oo10(5) (Use professional judgment); OAR 584-020-004o(4)(0) as is incorporates OAR
15 584-020-0035(1)(c)(D) (Honoring appropriate adult boundaries with students in conduct and
16 conversation at all times), OAR 584-020~0035(3)(a) (Maintain the dignity of the profession by
17 respecting and obeying the law, exemplifying personal integrity and honesty); and OAR 584-
18 o2o-oo4o(4)(i) (Any sexual conduct with a student). This conduct also constitutes gross
l9 unfitness in violation of ORS 342.175(1)(c); OAR 584-020-0040(5)(e) (Admission of 0r
20 engaging in acts constituting criminal conduct, even in the absence ofa conviction).
21
22 The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.
23
24 FINAL ORDER
25 The Commission hereby revokes Timothy Collin Anderson’s teaching license.
26 IT IS SO ORDERED THIS H m day 0f February, 2014.
27 TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
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3O By:
31 Victoria Chamberlain, Executive Director
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1 NOTICE OF APPEAL OR RIGHTS
2
3 YOU ARE ENTITLED TO JUDICIAL REVIEW OF THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW MAY BE
4 OBTAINED BY FILING A PETITION FOR REVIEW WITHIN 60 DAYS FROM THE SERVICE OF
5 THIS ORDER. JUDICIAL REVIEW IS PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF ORS 183.482 TO
6 THE OREGON COURT OF APPEALS.

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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING

I hereby certify that I served the foregoing notice of final order, certified by me as such, by
mailing U.S. First Class Mail and U.S. Certified Mail-Return Receipt Requested, addressed
to:

Timothy Collin Anderson

4200 SW 107th Ave Apt 805

Beaverton, OR 97005-3253
Dated this I l I day of February, 2014.

By: ’ . A99: ’ ,
Patty dell
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