Thank you for your post, it really boosts my hopes up, and it really helps - more than you can imagine.
I know a DUI is a serious crime, and I really wish I could have a do-over. I also know that there are other serious offenses that seem to NOT be taken as seriously as a DUI when it comes to a hiring committee for a school.
You're right though, there are tons of teachers with DUIs. I've been reading up on several cases, and it seems to be hit and miss. The underlying reasons that most of them were let-go (it seems), were because they were involved in accidents, or had several "hidden" DUIs in different states. This is not the case for me. I'm sure I will have to explain myself in front of a committee eventually. I am also pretty sure non-violent Misdemeanors are not reasons for automatic denial of a teaching certificate (schools will take my money)- landing a job however, might be a different story.
I am pretty sure it will show on my background check. They usually do an FBI check, and that shows everything - except minor traffic violations. Hopefully they will consider my crime as a victimless crime. We shall see.
Thanks again everyone, this helps more than you can imagine...
I'll keep yo posted.
Best Wishes

