The South Carolina Board of Education suspended the license of an elementary school teacher after she arrived at work acting tipsy. According to Board documents, Lisbeth Hawley Chapman was “slurring her speech” and “appeared drowsy.” When confronted by school administrators, she said she was on medication. Instead of letting her return to her classroom, they took her to the school's nurse's office, where a breathalyzer test revealed she was inebriated with a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) of 0.06%—just under the legal limit for drunk driving. The school placed her on administrative leave. She later resigned from her teaching position.

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If You're Facing Disciplinary Action, You Must Defend Yourself and Your Future

Chapman, an 11-year educator with no prior record of disciplinary action by the South Carolina Board of Education, waived her right to a hearing and consented to the board's order to suspend her teaching certificate. The board reported the suspension to the National Association of State Directors of Teacher Education and Certification Clearinghouse as well as to all South Carolina school districts.

If you are a teacher facing disciplinary action, you must fight the accusations, no matter the charge or the evidence the board has against you. Whatever sanctions the board issues can have long-lasting or even career-ending repercussions. Even if the board has handed down sanctions, you may still have an opportunity to appeal the board's decision. It's never too late to fight when your livelihood is at stake. Don't give up on your future.

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State licensing boards take child safety very seriously, so even a small accusation can lead to the board suspending or revoking your license. If someone accuses you of professional misconduct, you might not get a fair chance to defend yourself before the board. If the board thinks you're guilty of the charges, they can and will take action against you. This is why hiring a lawyer as soon as possible is critical. An experienced professional license defense lawyer is your best shot at having a fair hearing and ensuring the board hears your side of the story. Your lawyer can negotiate with the board to either dismiss your case or find other ways to keep your license. The Professional License Defense Team at the Lento Law Firm has extensive experience helping teachers all over the country. With your career at stake, it's important not to take any chances. Contact the Lento Law Firm at 888.535.3686 or through our online form today.