BEFORE THE TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF OREGON R EC E I V E D
In the Matter ofthe ) STIPULATION OF FACTS AND AUG 2 8 2015
Application for Student Teaching ) FINAL ORDER OF SUSPENSION
Authorization: ) OF RIGHT TO APPLY Teacher Standards g,
HANNAH NICOLE FISCHER ) AND PROBATION Practices Commission
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, On 0r about March 3o, 2015, the Teacher Standards and Practices Commission (Commission)
i learned that Hannah Nicole Fischer (Fischer) allegedly violated Professional Standards and Practices.
After review of the matters alleged, Fischer and the Commission agree that their respective
interests, together with the public interest, are best served by a stipulation to certain facts, the
imposition of a thirty (30) day suspension of her right to apply for an Oregon educator license, and a
four (4) year period of probation.
This document sets forth the facts upon which the parties have agreed and the stipulated
sanction to be imposed. Fischer stipulates that there is sufficient evidence in the Commission’s files
and records t0 support the findings of fact, conclusions of law, and order set forth below.
By signing below, Fischer acknowledges, understands, stipulates, and agrees to the following:
(i) she has been fully advised of her rights to notice and a hearing to contest the findings of fact,
conclusions of law, and order set forth below, and fully and finally waives all such rights and any rights
to appeal or otherwise challenge this Stipulation of Facts and Final Order of Suspension of Right to
Apply and Probation (Stipulation and Final Order); (ii) this Stipulation and Final Order is a public
document and disclosed to the public upon request by the Commission; (iii) this Stipulation and Final
Order is contingent upon and subject to approval and adoption by the Commission. If the
Commission does not approve and adopt this Stipulation and Final Order, then neither Fischer nor
the Commission are bound by the terms herein; (iv) she has fully read this Stipulation and Final
Order, and understands it completely; (v) she voluntarily, without any force or duress, enters into this
Stipulation and Final Order and consents to issuance and entry of the Stipulated Final Order below;
(vi) she states that no promises or representation has been made to induce her to sign this Stipulation
and Final Order; and (vii) she has consulted with an attorney regarding this Stipulation and Final
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Order and has been fully advised with regard to her rights thereto, or waives any and all rights to
consult with an attorney prior to entering into this Stipulation and Final Order and issuance and entry
l of the Stipulated Final Order below.
STIPULATION OF FACTS

1) Fischer has never been licensed as an Educator in Oregon. On March 30, 2015, Fischer made
application for student teaching / practicum authorization by submitting her Student Teaching or
Practicum Report (PA-1 application form) . Fischer was a university student at the time of
application and has never been employed as a teacher.

2) As part of Fischer's application, Fischer appropriately answered “Yes” to character questions
regarding Fischer’s other professional certification(s) and background. Fischer provided written
explanation of her “Yes” answers as part of the application process. Fischer’s application was
referred to professional practices to investigate Fischer’s background and evaluate her fitness for
duty.

3) Investigation revealed that in 2005, Fischer was licensed for counseling in the States of Oregon and
Washington. In 2011, 2014 and again in 2015, Fischer was disciplined by the state licensing
agencies of both the state of Washington and Oregon for unprofessional conduct related to
counseling and mental health therapy, This unprofessional conduct included boundary violations
specific to mental health services provided by Fischer and were not actively related to Fischer
“teaching” or being employed as a teacher‘ Fischer’s misconduct resulted in the permanent
surrender of her mental health credentials in both states.

4) The disciplinary actions of the State Boards of Professional Counselors and Therapists were
related to conduct specific to the counseling and therapy professions. Fischer elected to voluntarily
surrender her credentials in lieu of a hearing process.

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i
IT IS S 'I‘ Si 'ULATED:
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Victoria a’ Jube' ain, Executive Director Date

Teacher Stan -rds and Practices Commission

CONCLUSIONS OF LAW

Hannah Nicole Fischer’s conduct described above constitutes gross neglect of duty in violation
of ORS 342.175(1)(b); OAR 584-020-oo4o(2) (An applicant fails to meet the requirement of ORS
342.143 “good moral character” if the applicant engages in gross neglect of duty, gross unfitness, in
violation of section (4) of this rule or other acts which are in violation of sections (1) and (3) of this
rule); OAR 584-020-oo4o(4)(n) as it incorporates OAR 584-020-001o(5) (Use professional
judgment).

The Commission’s authority to impose discipline in this matter is based upon ORS 342.175.

ORDER

The Commission hereby adopts and incorporates herein the above stipulation of facts,
conclusions of law, and based thereon hereby imposes a thirty (30) day suspension upon Fischer‘ s
right t0 apply for an Oregon educator license as follows:

Hannah Nicole Fischer’s right to apply for an Educator License is hereby suspended for thirty
(30) days following the adoption of this order.

Furthermore, the Commission imposes four (4) years 0f probation upon Fischer to commence
upon any future issuance of her license and subject to the following terms and conditions of
probation:

1. Fischer shall comply with the Standards for Competent and Ethical Performance of Oregon

Educators under Oregon Administrative Rules Chapter 584, Division 020.
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Violation of any term or condition of probation shall constitute an independent basis for the
k Commission to revoke Fischer’s educator license or otherwise impose discipline, after first providing
Fischer with notice and opportunity for hearing.
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IT IS SO ORDERED this [22 dayof ,2o[§ .
TEACHER STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMMISSION
By; ' M)
Wictoria Chamberé' ,‘ Executive Director
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CERTIFICATE OF MAILING
I HEREBY CERTIFY that I served the foregoing Stipulation of Facts and Final Order of Suspension of
Right to Apply and Probation. certified by me as such, by mailing U.S. First Class Mail and U.S.
Certified Mail — Return Receipt Requested, addressed to:
Hannah Nicole Fischer
1939 NE 3"1 Ave, Apt A
Camas, WA 98607-1738
DATED this IEI day of November, 2015.
By: i/ I, '1
Pa i ell
Investigative Assistant
Certificate of Mailing — Hannah Nicole Fischer
Data Classification Level: 1 - Published i
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