Teacher Verification – criminal convictions

Accused teacher allowed to teach only if aide was present

teacherverification April 13, 2012 0

Milford ISD Band Director William Trussell was charged in early April with sexual assault of a child. When the charges were made public, at least one father in Milford was not surprised. "I just know

Fresno Mom Of Alleged Teacher Sex Abuse Victim Speaks Out

teacherverification April 12, 2012 0

The mother of an alleged victim of former Modesto high school teacher James Hooker spoke out against him on Tuesday night and said she hopes her daughter’s actions help put a stop to him. Hooker,

When background checks miss the mark

teacherverification April 11, 2012 0

The teacher arrived with excellent credentials and more than 20 years of experience in the classroom when he accepted a position last year at a private school in Menlo Park. What the school didn't know

Coaches and volunteers to undergo background screenings in New Jersey township

teacherverification April 10, 2012 0

In a 4-to-1 committee vote, members of the Union Township, New Jersey, council agreed to hire a company to conduct background checks of employees and recreation league volunteers, the Hunterdon Democrat reports. "They're around children,

Former Teacher Accused Of Sexual Assault Scheduled To Be In Court Tuesday

teacherverification April 10, 2012 0

The former Modesto high school teacher now accused of sexual assault with a minor 14 years ago is expected to appear before a judge Tuesday. Out on bail, Christopher James Hooker didn’t answer the door

Pennsylvania and New Jersey implement strict, mindful background checks for school systems

teacherverification April 9, 2012 0

New Jersey and Pennsylvania recently passed legislation requiring all school board members to pass a background screening, which has raised questions among some skeptics, pressofAtlanticCity.com reports

Principal accused of forgery to help ex-con get schools job

teacherverification April 7, 2012 0

A former southwest suburban elementary school principal has been charged with forging documents to help a man convicted in a fatal beating get a job at her school. Tashona R. Marshall, 32, of Chicago’s Roseland

Ex-Teacher Facing Federal Child Porn Charges

teacherverification April 4, 2012 0

A former Newton teacher facing child pornography and assault charges was in federal court on Tuesday.A Suffolk Superior judge reduced David Ettlinger's bail for the assault charges to personal recognizance. Now that his bail