W.B. is an educator who was accused of inappropriate conduct at school, including sending a message through a dating application. W.B. hired our firm to provide a detailed written response to the allegations and to attend an informal conference before the Texas Education Agency (“TEA”), where W.B. would have the chance to discuss their side …
Texas Education Agency v. J.L.
Texas Education Agency accused J.L. of contract abandonment after he resigned from a teaching position at a school near Houston, Texas to teach at another school, closer to his spouse’s employer. J.L. transferred so he could assist with caring for his two small children. J.L. vehemently denied the allegations, stating that he fulfilled all of …
Texas Education Agency v. C.B.
C.B. is a licensed educator. C.B. struck one of her pre-kindergarten students on the cheek while the student was being disruptive. The parents of the child filed a complaint with the school district, local law enforcement and the Board. After an informal conference with a Board investigator, C.B. and counsel, the Board allowed C.B. to …
Texas Education Agency v. J.B.
TEA accused J.B. of contract abandonment and threatened to impose a one-year suspension of J.B.’s license. After a hearing at the State Office of Administrative Hearings, the Honorable Administrative Law Judge sided with J.B. and wrote a Proposal for Decision dismissing all claims.
Texas Education Agency v. F.FA
Facts: Our client FFA, hired firm to assist her in responding to a notice of investigation filed by TEA alleging that FFA abandoned her teaching contract. The investigation stemmed from FFA’s resignation in February of 2022. She resigned in the middle of her contract due to a change in circumstance. Her mother, who took care …
Texas Education Agency v. MT
Facts: Our client, MT, hired us to defend against allegations of unprofessional conduct towards other employees. The claims had been filed by staff members who were retaliating against our client for doing his job and meeting his obligations. The complaint was negatively impacting our client’s ability to continue in his chosen profession. Outcome: The firm submitted a …
Texas Education Agency v. FC
Facts: Client hired firm after receiving a Notice of Investigation from TEA. TEA alleged that client had inappropriately touched several female students in his elementary class. Outcome: Firm attended an informal conference and argued that client did not commit the acts alleged. Firm provide argument and explanation that sometimes these students make up lies about teachers because …
Texas Education Agency v. GJ
Facts: Client hired firm after receiving a Notice of Investigation from TEA. TEA alleged that client created a fraudulent certificate and submitted the certificate to a superintendent program. TEA alleged that client fraudulently manipulated her certificate to show certifications she did not have. Outcome: Firm attended an informal conference and argued that client did not manipulate her …
Texas Education Agency/State Board of Educator Certification v. SF
Facts: SF engaged our firm to defend her 28-year career against allegations of neglect and abuse of a child. Our client faced revocation of her credentials, limited employability and damage to her highly regarded reputation as an educator. Outcome: The firm evaluated the available evidence and submitted a robust response addressing both the facts and applicable law. We demonstrated …