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TOM GALLAGHER, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION vs VANESSA A. PARKER, 00-002158PL (2000)

Court: Division of Administrative Hearings, Florida Number: 00-002158PL Visitors: 22
Petitioner: TOM GALLAGHER, AS COMMISSIONER OF EDUCATION
Respondent: VANESSA A. PARKER
Judges: FLORENCE SNYDER RIVAS
Agency: Department of Education
Locations: Fort Pierce, Florida
Filed: May 24, 2000
Status: Closed
Recommended Order on Tuesday, June 26, 2001.

Latest Update: Sep. 18, 2001
Summary: Educator`s certificate should be revoked upon clear and convincing evidence that Respondent misrepresented her credentials by falsely claiming to have an earned doctorate.
WAR eR FoLORTIOA A Department of Education www. firm eduidoe Tom Gallagher Commissioner negotiat attached. ce: CL Je K w ba Fl MEMORANDUM STEVE BURTON, Attorney CHRISTINA SCHNEIDER, Paralegal D> Vanessa Parker PPS Case no. 989-2593-C May 9, 2000 above referenced matter has been assigned to you for handling. Since settlement s have failed, this matter will be sent for formal hearing. Please find the file "you have any questions, please call. Acosta ‘Whitmore leen Richards 00-215BFL 8 TOM GALLAG Commissioner 6 vs. VANESSA A. FP Petitione Complaint agains the Respondent’: and pursuant to I the Education Pr: 231.28(1), Flori The Petitioner a 1. 7 Guidance and C 2. Z Professional Tri 4 2. 1999, Responde - when she had 1 educational bac STATE OF FLORIDA FILED EDUCATION PRACTICES COMMISSION 99 HAY 24 ALI 18. DIVISION GF OWS © Vv ER, as ADMIN STR fe ‘ducation, , HEAR Petitioner, ces ts CASE NO. 989-2593-M. KER, Respondent. ADMINISTRATIVE COMPLAINT [OM GALLAGHER, as Commissioner of Education, files this Administrative ‘anessa A. Parker . The Petitioner seeks the appropriate disciplinary sanction of lucator’s certificate pursuant to Sections 231.262 and 231.28, Florida Statutes, 2 6B-1.006, Florida Administrative Code, Principles of Professional Conduct for sssion in Florida, said sanctions specifically set forth in Sections 231.262(6) and Statutes. ses: JURISDICTION Respondent holds Florida Educator’s Certificate 424729, covering the areas of aseling and Psychology, which is valid through June 30, 2001. : all times pertinent hereto, the Respondent was employed as a Coordinator of ng, in the St. Lucie County School District. , MATERIAL ALLEGATIONS ile employed with the St. Lucie School District, approximately between 1991- nisrepresented her qualifications by claiming she had received a Doctorate degree _ Respondent held herself out in her professional life as “Dr. Parker” when her -ound did not warrant that title. oper gene oe - RP gE Err en oTET cond bis aa COUNT 231.28(1)(), Flor for the Educatioi COUNT 1,006(5)(a), Fle professional dea COUNT 1,006(5)(h), Flor ona document i WHER] an appropriate | Florida Statutes scope of practice permanent revc herein, and in < hereto and mad: EXECUTED o 1] Ww Vanessa A. Parker Administrative Complaint Page 2 of 2 STATUTORY VIOLATIONS : The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Section Statutes, in that Respondent has violated the Principles of Professional Conduct rofession in Florida prescribed by State Board of Education. RULE VIOLATIONS ‘| The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- a Administrative Code, in that Respondent has failed to maintain honesty in all ‘s. : i: The allegations of misconduct set forth herein are in violation of Rule 6B- Administrative Code, in that Respondent has submitted fraudulent information onnection with professional activities. JRE, the Petitioner recommends that the Education Practices Commission impose alty pursuant to the authority provided in Sections 231.262(6) and 231.28(1), hich penalty may include a reprimand, probation, restriction of the authorized iministrative fine, suspension of the teaching certificate not to exceed three years, ion of the teaching certificate, or combination thereof, for the reasons set forth srdance with the Explanation and Election of Rights forms which are attached part hereof by reference. ris AT day of prk , 2000. Commissioner of Education, State of Florida: eae ad wiper ce igeem me

Docket for Case No: 00-002158PL
Issue Date Proceedings
Sep. 18, 2001 Final Order filed.
Jul. 23, 2001 Motion to Withdraw filed by Respondent
Jul. 23, 2001 Notice of Appeal (filed by A. Brandt).
Jun. 26, 2001 Recommended Order issued (hearing held April 13, 2001) CASE CLOSED.
Jun. 26, 2001 Recommended Order cover letter identifying hearing record referred to the Agency sent out.
Jun. 18, 2001 Transcript (condensed version) filed.
May 29, 2001 Proposed Recommended Order filed A. Brandt.
May 25, 2001 Proposed Recommended Order (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
May 07, 2001 Notice of Filing filed by C. Geitner; Transcripts Volumes 1 and 2 filed.
May 04, 2001 Notice of Filing (Deposition Transcript of Sandra Akre) filed.
May 03, 2001 Deposition of Sandra Akre filed.
Apr. 24, 2001 Notice of Continuantion of Deposition (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Apr. 17, 2001 Notice of Filing, 5 Subpoena ad Testificandum (filed via facsimile).
Apr. 13, 2001 CASE STATUS: Hearing Held; see case file for applicable time frames.
Apr. 10, 2001 Amended Joint Pre-Hearing Stipulation (filed via facsimile).
Apr. 06, 2001 Joint Pre-Hearing Stipulation (filed via facsimile).
Apr. 05, 2001 Order issued (Respondent`s Motion for Continuance is denied).
Apr. 05, 2001 Order on Pending Motions for Discovery Sanctions issued.
Apr. 04, 2001 Affidavit filed at Motion Hearing filed.
Apr. 04, 2001 Agreed Upon Order on Petitioner`s Motions for Discovery Sanctions (filed via facsimile).
Apr. 03, 2001 Notice of Taking Deposition (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Apr. 03, 2001 Notice of Cancellation of Deposition; Amended Notice of Deposition (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Mar. 30, 2001 Notice of Evidentiary Hearing on Respondent`s Motion for Continuance Via Telephone Conference issued.
Mar. 29, 2001 Notice of Hearing (filed by S. Burton via facsimile).
Mar. 29, 2001 Motion for Continuance filed by Respondent.
Mar. 27, 2001 Transcript of Proceedings filed.
Mar. 27, 2001 Exhibits A through D to Petitioner`s Third Motion for Discovery Sanctions filed.
Mar. 26, 2001 Petitioner`s Third Motion for Discovery Sanctions (filed via facsimile).
Mar. 26, 2001 Notice of Hearing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile; motion hearing hold March 20, 2001, 10:30 a.m.).
Mar. 26, 2001 Notice of Deposition (of Dr. Gordon Archer) filed via facsimile.
Mar. 19, 2001 Petitioner`s Motion for Discovery Sanctions (filed via facsimile).
Feb. 22, 2001 Notice of Hearing issued (hearing set for April 13, 2001; 9:00 a.m.; Fort Pierce, FL).
Feb. 21, 2001 Letter to Judge Rivas from Lisa Griffin, Hearing Dates (filed via facsimile).
Feb. 14, 2001 Letter to Judge F. Rivas from L. Griffin In re: available date for hearing (filed via facsimile).
Feb. 07, 2001 Order (parties to respond to this order by February 14, 2001. CASE REOPENED ONE FILE).
Feb. 01, 2001 Petitioner`s Motion to Reopen File and for an Expedited Final Hearing (filed via facsimile).
Jan. 09, 2001 Order issued (Petitioner`s Motion to Enforce Settlement is Denied).
Jan. 08, 2001 Petitioner`s Motion to Enforce Settlement (filed via facsimile).
Nov. 13, 2000 Subpoena ad Testificandum (4, filed via facsimile).
Nov. 13, 2000 Notice of Filing - Subpoena Ad Testificandum (filed via facsimile).
Nov. 08, 2000 Notice of Filing, Subpoena Duces Tecum and Return of Service (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 25, 2000 Order Closing File issued. CASE CLOSED.
Oct. 24, 2000 Stipulated Motion to Remove Case from Trial Docket (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Oct. 23, 2000 Petitioner`s Exhibits for Petitioner`s Motion for Discovery Sanctions filed.
Oct. 20, 2000 Joint Pre-Hearing Stipulation (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 19, 2000 (Respondent) Motion for Continuance (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 19, 2000 Petitioner`s Amended Exhibit List (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 19, 2000 Petitioner`s Amended Witness List (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 18, 2000 Petitioner`s Witness List (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 18, 2000 Petitioner`s Motion for Discover Sanctions (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 18, 2000 Petitioner`s Exhibit List (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 10, 2000 Notice of Filing - Return of Service (5) (filed via facsimile).
Oct. 02, 2000 Notice of Filing (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Oct. 02, 2000 Affidavit of Service (Bethune Cookman College) (filed via facsimile).
Sep. 28, 2000 Second Motion to Compel (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Sep. 27, 2000 Response to Respondent`s Request for Production (filed via facsimile).
Sep. 21, 2000 Supplemental Reply to Petitoner`s First Set of Interrogatories filed.
Sep. 21, 2000 Respondent`s Request for Production filed.
Sep. 21, 2000 Notice of Appearance of Attorney filed by A. Brandt.
Sep. 12, 2000 Order on Amended Motion to Compel issued.
Sep. 08, 2000 Subpoena Duces Tecum without Deposition (3) (filed via facsimile).
Sep. 08, 2000 Notice of Production from Non-Party (3) (filed via facsimile).
Sep. 07, 2000 Subpoena Duces Tecum without Deposition (3) (filed via facsimile).
Sep. 07, 2000 Amended Motion to Compel (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Sep. 07, 2000 Notice of Production from Non-Party (3) (filed via facsimile).
Sep. 01, 2000 Request for Admissions (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Aug. 31, 2000 Notice of Deposition of Vanessa Parker (filed via facsimile).
Aug. 29, 2000 Order Granting Motion to Withdraw issued.
Aug. 28, 2000 Stipulated Motion to Withdraw filed.
Aug. 24, 2000 Motion to Compel (filed by Petitioner via facsimile).
Aug. 17, 2000 Amended Notice of Hearing issued. (hearing set for October 25 and 26, 2000; 9:30 a.m.; Fort Pierce, FL, amended as to Location).
Jul. 03, 2000 Notice of Service (Petitioner) (filed via facsimile)
Jul. 03, 2000 Request for Production (filed via facsimile)
Jun. 21, 2000 Notice of Hearing sent out. (hearing set for 10/25/00; 9:30 a.m.; Fort Pierce, FL)
Jun. 12, 2000 Petitioner`s Response to Court`s Initial Order (filed via facsimile).
Jun. 01, 2000 Initial Order issued.
May 24, 2000 Election of Rights filed.
May 24, 2000 Administrative Complaint filed.
May 24, 2000 Agency Referral Letter filed.

Orders for Case No: 00-002158PL
Issue Date Document Summary
Sep. 14, 2001 Agency Final Order
Jun. 26, 2001 Recommended Order Educator`s certificate should be revoked upon clear and convincing evidence that Respondent misrepresented her credentials by falsely claiming to have an earned doctorate.
Source:  Florida - Division of Administrative Hearings

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