Dr. X may not really have a doctorate?

[Anonymous]

Oh how gullible y'all are!! OP is a troll who wanted to make the front page of DCUM. Thanks for helping her get there!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FCPSAlumnowMom wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She didn’t lie to FCPS or VDOE based on your OP, so it’s not a licensing/credentials issue. Just write her an email and tell her to stop doing this if it’s so important to you. This isn’t something to report to anyone.

Yes - I think this makes sense. As the PP asked - what consequences do I want? Or the other PP who said what a fool I will feel when it turns out she does have a doctorate and just doesn't want to report it --

I think I would feel GREAT if it turns out VADOE was wrong. YAY - she can report it and get a pay raise!!
And if she really doesn't have it -- I think I would just like to see her be called Ms. or Mrs. X.

That's it -- order restored. No "alternative facts" -- no playing doctor.

So I sent her an email this morning -- and referenced that I did talk to both of her Assistant Principals last year about this.
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Hi -

Not sure if you are aware, but your PhD in Education studies does not appear on the Virginia Department of Education licensing website.

https://vadoe.mylicense.com/verification/Search.aspx?facility=N

It looks like you just renewed your license in June of this year (since it doesn't expire until 2032).

I apologize for never asking you directly where you received your doctorate -- I did ask XXXX and XXXX last December, but they couldn't tell me.

Anyway - since this database is accessible to the public -- thought you should know that your teaching license isn't reflecting your doctorate.
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PP who asked why I had not just asked her before - well, given all the stuff that went on her in classroom -- things she would tell me about my child (or was said about other kids) that could not be corroborated by other teachers etc -- I figured she wouldn't necessarily tell me anyway -- so I let it go from last December.
I didn't see this VADOC website database until someone on DC URBAN MOM posted about it this summer or so in reference to teachers being hired with provisional licensing etc. That's when I looked her up and found that she didn't have a PhD or EdD listed.

Bravo.

Agree. The email was professional. Hopefully this gives you closure.

I seriously doubt the teacher will even respond to this nutjob.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Oh how gullible y'all are!! OP is a troll who wanted to make the front page of DCUM. Thanks for helping her get there!

And yet here you are, feeding it!

[Anonymous]

Culd she have a DEd or DBA or whatever that allows her to be called "Dr/"

[Anonymous]

As someone that holds a PhD I fully support your inquiry OP.

[Anonymous]

You have no real problems. I want your life.

[Anonymous]

FCPSAlumnowMom wrote:

FCPSAlumnowMom wrote:I guess because I am in a licensed and heavily regulated business, the thought of falsifying my credentials or just calling myself something that I am not is repugnant. So yeah, it really bothers me that she is calling herself Dr but has nothing that I can see to back it up.

Like, I literally just got an email from my compliance and risk manager that an award /recognition I've received for years and year wasn't updated on my website to show I also received it the last two years. And recognition I received from a national publication in 1999 wasn't submitted properly and I now need documentation to show I did receive it.

So yeah, I need to constantly review and provide documentation that I am who I am and I've done what I've done. I expect the same of the people teaching my kids...

Sounds like homeschooling is right for you.

[Anonymous]

If you’re really in therapy, you need to change providers ASAP.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FCPSAlumnowMom wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She didn’t lie to FCPS or VDOE based on your OP, so it’s not a licensing/credentials issue. Just write her an email and tell her to stop doing this if it’s so important to you. This isn’t something to report to anyone.

Yes - I think this makes sense. As the PP asked - what consequences do I want? Or the other PP who said what a fool I will feel when it turns out she does have a doctorate and just doesn't want to report it --

I think I would feel GREAT if it turns out VADOE was wrong. YAY - she can report it and get a pay raise!!
And if she really doesn't have it -- I think I would just like to see her be called Ms. or Mrs. X.

That's it -- order restored. No "alternative facts" -- no playing doctor.

So I sent her an email this morning -- and referenced that I did talk to both of her Assistant Principals last year about this.
****************************

Hi -

Not sure if you are aware, but your PhD in Education studies does not appear on the Virginia Department of Education licensing website.

https://vadoe.mylicense.com/verification/Search.aspx?facility=N

It looks like you just renewed your license in June of this year (since it doesn't expire until 2032).

I apologize for never asking you directly where you received your doctorate -- I did ask XXXX and XXXX last December, but they couldn't tell me.

Anyway - since this database is accessible to the public -- thought you should know that your teaching license isn't reflecting your doctorate.
*************************************

PP who asked why I had not just asked her before - well, given all the stuff that went on her in classroom -- things she would tell me about my child (or was said about other kids) that could not be corroborated by other teachers etc -- I figured she wouldn't necessarily tell me anyway -- so I let it go from last December.
I didn't see this VADOC website database until someone on DC URBAN MOM posted about it this summer or so in reference to teachers being hired with provisional licensing etc. That's when I looked her up and found that she didn't have a PhD or EdD listed.

Bravo.

Agree. The email was professional. Hopefully this gives you closure.

HAHAHA. The email was insane.

[Anonymous]

NP and I’m surprised no one mentioned this. The education listed on the VDOE teacher query does not match what I actually have. When I earned an additional advanced degree, I submitted transcripts to my school district for the pay raise. HR has that on file. The only time I ever transcripts to the state was when I first moved here out of college, to obtain initial certification. My additional degree did not change my certification to teach subjects so there was no need to submit anything. I suppose parents could search me and think I’m not as educated but this wouldn’t bother me. I’ve never thought about it until this moment. I’m also not asking anyone to call me Dr.

It’s an issue if she’s telling a lie but that’s it. Have you directly asked her about her doctorate program if you are curious?

[FCPSAlumnowMom]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

FCPSAlumnowMom wrote:

Anonymous wrote:She didn’t lie to FCPS or VDOE based on your OP, so it’s not a licensing/credentials issue. Just write her an email and tell her to stop doing this if it’s so important to you. This isn’t something to report to anyone.

Yes - I think this makes sense. As the PP asked - what consequences do I want? Or the other PP who said what a fool I will feel when it turns out she does have a doctorate and just doesn't want to report it --

I think I would feel GREAT if it turns out VADOE was wrong. YAY - she can report it and get a pay raise!!
And if she really doesn't have it -- I think I would just like to see her be called Ms. or Mrs. X.

That's it -- order restored. No "alternative facts" -- no playing doctor.

So I sent her an email this morning -- and referenced that I did talk to both of her Assistant Principals last year about this.
****************************

Hi -

Not sure if you are aware, but your PhD in Education studies does not appear on the Virginia Department of Education licensing website.

https://vadoe.mylicense.com/verification/Search.aspx?facility=N

It looks like you just renewed your license in June of this year (since it doesn't expire until 2032).

I apologize for never asking you directly where you received your doctorate -- I did ask XXXX and XXXX last December, but they couldn't tell me.

Anyway - since this database is accessible to the public -- thought you should know that your teaching license isn't reflecting your doctorate.
*************************************

PP who asked why I had not just asked her before - well, given all the stuff that went on her in classroom -- things she would tell me about my child (or was said about other kids) that could not be corroborated by other teachers etc -- I figured she wouldn't necessarily tell me anyway -- so I let it go from last December.
I didn't see this VADOC website database until someone on DC URBAN MOM posted about it this summer or so in reference to teachers being hired with provisional licensing etc. That's when I looked her up and found that she didn't have a PhD or EdD listed.

Bravo.

Agree. The email was professional. Hopefully this gives you closure.

I seriously doubt the teacher will even respond to this nutjob.

I know it's early and perhaps you are new here...
But I seriously doubt the teacher will even respond to me either and that's why I didn't bother asking for a response!

[FCPSAlumnowMom]

Anonymous wrote:

FCPSAlumnowMom wrote:

FCPSAlumnowMom wrote:I guess because I am in a licensed and heavily regulated business, the thought of falsifying my credentials or just calling myself something that I am not is repugnant. So yeah, it really bothers me that she is calling herself Dr but has nothing that I can see to back it up.

Like, I literally just got an email from my compliance and risk manager that an award /recognition I've received for years and year wasn't updated on my website to show I also received it the last two years. And recognition I received from a national publication in 1999 wasn't submitted properly and I now need documentation to show I did receive it.

So yeah, I need to constantly review and provide documentation that I am who I am and I've done what I've done. I expect the same of the people teaching my kids...

Sounds like homeschooling is right for you.

We thought about it -- especially since I have an MEd.
Luckily since are we out of that school, so far, no need!
We have all loved middle school and high school.

[FCPSAlumnowMom]

Anonymous wrote:You have no real problems. I want your life.

Thanks! Yeah, it's pretty good - that's why when a PP suggested I was jealous of Dr. X that was just ridiculous!

[FCPSAlumnowMom]

Anonymous wrote:

FCPSAlumnowMom wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Holy shit just wow....I literally have no words....

I truly don't understand why a parent is so obsessed with a teacher from a school where her children NO LONGER ATTEND...

We have much bigger fish to fry in this world people..

Great entertainment for a Tues night though....

Right?? Such good stuff. I think we may even be getting close to Jeff's Most Active Thread List!

So glad I posted. I really do feel so much better about the entire situation. Thanks all!

So you’re just a narcissist.

Mmm - is that the definition of a narcissist? Wouldn't I then be talking all about ME instead of Dr. X and her level of education (or lack thereof)?
Or just by my responding to this post, does that make it about me instead?

[FCPSAlumnowMom]

Anonymous wrote:NP and I’m surprised no one mentioned this. The education listed on the VDOE teacher query does not match what I actually have. When I earned an additional advanced degree, I submitted transcripts to my school district for the pay raise. HR has that on file. The only time I ever transcripts to the state was when I first moved here out of college, to obtain initial certification. My additional degree did not change my certification to teach subjects so there was no need to submit anything. I suppose parents could search me and think I’m not as educated but this wouldn’t bother me. I’ve never thought about it until this moment. I’m also not asking anyone to call me Dr.

It’s an issue if she’s telling a lie but that’s it. Have you directly asked her about her doctorate program if you are curious?

HA! That's because many of the posters here are more interested in vilifying me for questioning whether she has a doctorate or not vs being concerned that some teacher is holding herself out as a Dr.

I asked her admin staff and they told me they didn't have any information on her degrees to tell me. And no, I didn't bother asking her. And again, as I've mentioned a few times before, this teacher has a history of telling stories so I never bothered to ask her directly.
It wasn't until DCUM post a few months ago where someone mentioned there was a VADOE database where you could look to see what degrees and endorsements a teacher had that I looked her up!