Televangelist’s Voucher-Funded School Employs Uncertified Teachers

Private schools generally pay their teachers less than public schools and yes, they sometimes hire teachers that aren't certified but are definitely qualified.

Riddle me this: my college algebra professor was qualified to teach algebra to someone who was pursing a degree in education, but not "certified" to teach math to high school students. Hmmmm....

Exactly, I've a BS in education, my hubby an engineering and MD degree. He is such a better teacher than I am, yet he couldn't go into a high school and teach. Ridiculous!! Having a teaching certificate does not mean a person is a good teacher, it just means they passed the classes in order to graduate.

I have a B.S. in Early Childhood and Elementary Education and a Masters in Administration/Supervision. I formerly held Alabama certification, yet since I had no plans to teach in Alabama, I allowed it to lapse.

My Tennessee certification is VALID thru 2014, and I am listed as a 'Master Teacher' and am also 'Highly Qualified' per the 'NCLB' initiative.....YET ALABAMA WON'T ISSUE ME A TEACHING CERTIFICATE.

Alabama CLAIMS to want/need teachers. They've yet to PROVE that 'need'. In attempting to talk with individuals within Alabama's Dept. of Education, I've come to the conclusion that these IDIOTS are just that...IDIOTS.