Date: Friday, 14 January 2005 1:48pm ET
To: JWHITEHURST
From: DLNEWSOME
Subject: RE:My licensure issue
The person I needed to speak with will not be in the office until next week. Will let you know the response I get.
Dixie L. Newsome
14 January 2005
My licensure issue
Date: Friday, 14 January 2005 1:39pm ET
To: DLNEWSOME@WCPSS
From: JWHITEHURST
Subject: My licensure issue
I appreciate the phone conversion we had today.
I am willing to talk to whomever and present a portfolio of my work.
Please let me know if your contacts are successful.
Jane Whitehurst
To: DLNEWSOME@WCPSS
From: JWHITEHURST
Subject: My licensure issue
I appreciate the phone conversion we had today.
I am willing to talk to whomever and present a portfolio of my work.
Please let me know if your contacts are successful.
Jane Whitehurst
12 January 2005
RE:DPI Request
Date: Wednesday, 12 January 2005 4:04pm ET
To: jwhitehurst
Cc: DSeehorn@dpi.state.nc.us, KSULLIVA@dpi.state.nc.us, apmitchell@nrms.k12.nc.us, JBRAGG
From: ggull@dpi.state.nc.us
Subject: RE:DPI Request
Jane,
After discussion with Algina Mitchell at the RALC and Deborah Seehorn, Business Education consultant here at DPI, it has been determined that the course of action planned for you by the RALC is appropriate.
The two courses you are being asked to take directly relate to Career and Technical Education. NC A & T State University offers both classes on-line. Additionally, the PRAXIS test, although not all related to the courses you teach now, is required for anyone seeking Business certification in North Carolina.
As a former Director for CTE I can tell you that to pay you from funds for CTE you must have certain licensure areas. Wake County is probably paying you from CTE funds and would be in violation of policy if you do not have the certification in Business. There are no waivers that would allow a variance in the Business certification. I also know that we do not know what the future might hold and at some point you might be asked
to teach one or two classes in another area of Business education—thus the need for you to hold the same certification as anyone else in that area.
Deborah Seehorn asked me to let you know she was in the same exact situation when she came to North Carolina. She did her requirements and suggested that if you have any questions, you might contact her at dseehorn@dpi.state.nc.us or 807-3871.
I appreciate your concern and feel free to contact me with any additional questions.
Gayenell
To: jwhitehurst
Cc: DSeehorn@dpi.state.nc.us, KSULLIVA@dpi.state.nc.us, apmitchell@nrms.k12.nc.us, JBRAGG
From: ggull@dpi.state.nc.us
Subject: RE:DPI Request
Jane,
After discussion with Algina Mitchell at the RALC and Deborah Seehorn, Business Education consultant here at DPI, it has been determined that the course of action planned for you by the RALC is appropriate.
The two courses you are being asked to take directly relate to Career and Technical Education. NC A & T State University offers both classes on-line. Additionally, the PRAXIS test, although not all related to the courses you teach now, is required for anyone seeking Business certification in North Carolina.
As a former Director for CTE I can tell you that to pay you from funds for CTE you must have certain licensure areas. Wake County is probably paying you from CTE funds and would be in violation of policy if you do not have the certification in Business. There are no waivers that would allow a variance in the Business certification. I also know that we do not know what the future might hold and at some point you might be asked
to teach one or two classes in another area of Business education—thus the need for you to hold the same certification as anyone else in that area.
Deborah Seehorn asked me to let you know she was in the same exact situation when she came to North Carolina. She did her requirements and suggested that if you have any questions, you might contact her at dseehorn@dpi.state.nc.us or 807-3871.
I appreciate your concern and feel free to contact me with any additional questions.
Gayenell
07 January 2005
RE: DPI Request
To: Gaynelle
>>> "JANE WHITEHURST"
I greatly appreciate your work on my behalf.
Please let me know if there is anything I need to do.
Jane Whitehurst
03 January 2005
DPI Request
Date: Monday, 3 January 2005 2:21pm ET
To: jwhitehurst
Cc: jbragg, dnewsome
From: ggull@dpi.state.nc.us
Subject: DPI Request
Jane,
Dr. Kathy Sullivan has asked me to review your licensure materials. I am in the process of doing that and wanted you to know that you should have a response soon!
I am consulting with Debroah Seehorn in Career/Technical Education here at DPI and with Algina Mitchell at the RALC. I will get back to you soon.
Thanks, Gayenell
To: jwhitehurst
Cc: jbragg, dnewsome
From: ggull@dpi.state.nc.us
Subject: DPI Request
Jane,
Dr. Kathy Sullivan has asked me to review your licensure materials. I am in the process of doing that and wanted you to know that you should have a response soon!
I am consulting with Debroah Seehorn in Career/Technical Education here at DPI and with Algina Mitchell at the RALC. I will get back to you soon.
Thanks, Gayenell
23 December 2004
Re: CTE Certification for Jane Whitehurst, Wake County
Date: Thursday, 23 December 2004 7:47am ET
To: jwhitehurst
From: ggull@dpi.state.nc.us
Subject: Re: CTE Certification for Jane Whitehurst, Wake County
I have contacted the person internally for Business Education and called Dixie Newsome--both must be out for holidays....I'll call them first thing Tuesday to follow up if I do not hear from them today--the problem on this is WHAT they want her to teach(not really a "mainline" CTE course) and what certification they asked for! GG
Gayenell Campbell Gull
To: jwhitehurst
From: ggull@dpi.state.nc.us
Subject: Re: CTE Certification for Jane Whitehurst, Wake County
I have contacted the person internally for Business Education and called Dixie Newsome--both must be out for holidays....I'll call them first thing Tuesday to follow up if I do not hear from them today--the problem on this is WHAT they want her to teach(not really a "mainline" CTE course) and what certification they asked for! GG
Gayenell Campbell Gull
03 December 2004
CTE Certification for Jane Whitehurst, Wake County
Date: Friday, 3 December 2004 12:22pm ET
To: ksullivan@dpi.state.nc.us
Cc: BPRIVETT, DLNEWSOME, jisrael@dpi.state.nc.us, JWHITEHURST, MWRISLEY, swhite@dpi.state.nc.us
From: JWHITEHURST@WCPSS
Subject: CTE Certification for Jane Whitehurst, Wake County
Please read the attached letter. Please note that you will be receiving a copy in the mail.
Jane Whitehurst
To: ksullivan@dpi.state.nc.us
Cc: BPRIVETT, DLNEWSOME, jisrael@dpi.state.nc.us, JWHITEHURST, MWRISLEY, swhite@dpi.state.nc.us
From: JWHITEHURST@WCPSS
Subject: CTE Certification for Jane Whitehurst, Wake County
Please read the attached letter. Please note that you will be receiving a copy in the mail.
Jane Whitehurst
USPS Letter to Kathy Sullivan
USPS Letter to Kathy Sullivan
December 3, 2004
Dear Mrs. Sullivan:
My name is Jane Whitehurst, and I am currently teaching computer programming (Visual Basic, C++, and Java) at Apex High School in Apex, North Carolina. I am writing this letter to try to resolve a certification issue and to help ensure my job status for next year as a CTE teacher for the school year 2005-2006.
In January 2004, I requested a transfer within Wake County from Broughton High School to Apex High School. At Broughton I was teaching prealgebra, algebra, computer science I (scheme), II (scheme), III (c++), IV(c++), AP (java), and IB (java) all within the math department. At Apex, I teach computer programming courses, visual basic, c++, and java, all of which are in the CTE Business Department.
I asked for my transcripts to be evaluated to obtain licensing in CTE Business to teach these courses. I received a letter dated April 23 from Algina Mitchell, Site Coordinator of the Nash Regional Alternative Licensing Center stating that I had to complete credit for two courses, "Instructional Methods" and "Work Based Learning/Organization", as well as pass the PRAXIS II Subject test in order to maintain my employment status.
The PRAXIS exam tests only skills in economics, money management, business, processing information, communication, accounting, and marketing. My computer programming knowledge could not be evaluated with such an exam, and I was hired only to teach computer-programming courses. I am teaching the same courses this year as I did last year (only difference is the department in which I am teaching now--CTE), and I am using the pacing guide that I created; therefore, I do not understand the rationale for my having to take additional courses, as well as the Praxis.
I approached my county licensure administrator, Jessica Bragg, to determine a solution for this situation, and she stated that I would need to go to the state department and speak with someone in person about my situation. I contacted a colleague in Guilford County, who suggested John Baars as a contact in the State Department of Public Instruction. Mr. Baars gave me your name as someone who could help. To help you understand my background, here is a list of my credentials:
§ Current employment - Wake County (where I helped create programming pacing guides)
§ 3 years employment - Oak Creek High School, Wisconsin (where I wrote the programming curriculum)
§ A Wisconsin license to teach computer programming in high school
§ A post-baccalaureate certification in computer science 9-12
§ A master of science in computer science education
§ An undergraduate bachelor of arts in computer science with an education minor
I am requesting that you help me with this certification issue, as I believe I should be allowed to have certification in CTE to teach these courses without additional conditions. If I can answer any questions, or if I need to meet with you or someone in person, please let me know. I will certainly appreciate any help you can give me in getting this certification issue resolved, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. You may contact me at 919-971-5133 (cell) or email me at jwhitehurst@wcpss.net. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Jane Sutherland Whitehurst
Teacher, CTE Computer Science
c: Mrs. Shelia White, Education Program Specialist Rebecca Privett, CTE Chairperson, Apex High
Mrs. Judith Israel, Education Program Specialist Dixie Newsome, CTE Senior Director, WCPSS
December 3, 2004
Dear Mrs. Sullivan:
My name is Jane Whitehurst, and I am currently teaching computer programming (Visual Basic, C++, and Java) at Apex High School in Apex, North Carolina. I am writing this letter to try to resolve a certification issue and to help ensure my job status for next year as a CTE teacher for the school year 2005-2006.
In January 2004, I requested a transfer within Wake County from Broughton High School to Apex High School. At Broughton I was teaching prealgebra, algebra, computer science I (scheme), II (scheme), III (c++), IV(c++), AP (java), and IB (java) all within the math department. At Apex, I teach computer programming courses, visual basic, c++, and java, all of which are in the CTE Business Department.
I asked for my transcripts to be evaluated to obtain licensing in CTE Business to teach these courses. I received a letter dated April 23 from Algina Mitchell, Site Coordinator of the Nash Regional Alternative Licensing Center stating that I had to complete credit for two courses, "Instructional Methods" and "Work Based Learning/Organization", as well as pass the PRAXIS II Subject test in order to maintain my employment status.
The PRAXIS exam tests only skills in economics, money management, business, processing information, communication, accounting, and marketing. My computer programming knowledge could not be evaluated with such an exam, and I was hired only to teach computer-programming courses. I am teaching the same courses this year as I did last year (only difference is the department in which I am teaching now--CTE), and I am using the pacing guide that I created; therefore, I do not understand the rationale for my having to take additional courses, as well as the Praxis.
I approached my county licensure administrator, Jessica Bragg, to determine a solution for this situation, and she stated that I would need to go to the state department and speak with someone in person about my situation. I contacted a colleague in Guilford County, who suggested John Baars as a contact in the State Department of Public Instruction. Mr. Baars gave me your name as someone who could help. To help you understand my background, here is a list of my credentials:
§ Current employment - Wake County (where I helped create programming pacing guides)
§ 3 years employment - Oak Creek High School, Wisconsin (where I wrote the programming curriculum)
§ A Wisconsin license to teach computer programming in high school
§ A post-baccalaureate certification in computer science 9-12
§ A master of science in computer science education
§ An undergraduate bachelor of arts in computer science with an education minor
I am requesting that you help me with this certification issue, as I believe I should be allowed to have certification in CTE to teach these courses without additional conditions. If I can answer any questions, or if I need to meet with you or someone in person, please let me know. I will certainly appreciate any help you can give me in getting this certification issue resolved, and I look forward to hearing from you soon. You may contact me at 919-971-5133 (cell) or email me at jwhitehurst@wcpss.net. Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
Jane Sutherland Whitehurst
Teacher, CTE Computer Science
c: Mrs. Shelia White, Education Program Specialist Rebecca Privett, CTE Chairperson, Apex High
Mrs. Judith Israel, Education Program Specialist Dixie Newsome, CTE Senior Director, WCPSS
14 October 2004
RE:Changing Licensure from Math to Business
Date: Thursday, 14 October 2004 3:16pm ET
To: JWHITEHURST
From: JBRAGG
Subject: RE:Changing Licensure from Math to Business
Jane,
What you will need to do is go to the state department and speak with someone in person about your situation.
Jessica Bragg
To: JWHITEHURST
From: JBRAGG
Subject: RE:Changing Licensure from Math to Business
Jane,
What you will need to do is go to the state department and speak with someone in person about your situation.
Jessica Bragg
12 October 2004
RE:Changing Licensure from Math to Business
Date: Tuesday, 12 October 2004 12:43pm ET
To: JBRAGG, JWHITEHURST
From: JWHITEHURST
Subject: RE:Changing Licensure from Math to Business
Jessica,
I received the information on the classes at East Carolina University. The problem is not that I need to know what courses to take but that I don't believe I should have to take any courses. I have a masters degree in computer science education to teach programming, which is what I was hired to teach. I really want to dispute the actions I have to take to keep my job. I understand that it is only 2 courses, but I am prepared to discuss reasons to forfeit the classes. I am interested in the name of whom I should contact regarding these issues. Also, the praxis material I received mentions data on economics, money management, business, office management, accounting and marketing. I have not taken courses in any of this and would surely fail to pass such a test. I teach computer programming and would gladly take a C++, Java, or VB test if there were such.
Jane Whitehurst
To: JBRAGG, JWHITEHURST
From: JWHITEHURST
Subject: RE:Changing Licensure from Math to Business
Jessica,
I received the information on the classes at East Carolina University. The problem is not that I need to know what courses to take but that I don't believe I should have to take any courses. I have a masters degree in computer science education to teach programming, which is what I was hired to teach. I really want to dispute the actions I have to take to keep my job. I understand that it is only 2 courses, but I am prepared to discuss reasons to forfeit the classes. I am interested in the name of whom I should contact regarding these issues. Also, the praxis material I received mentions data on economics, money management, business, office management, accounting and marketing. I have not taken courses in any of this and would surely fail to pass such a test. I teach computer programming and would gladly take a C++, Java, or VB test if there were such.
Jane Whitehurst
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