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Former Topeka mayor still wants teaching license
November 11, 2009
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Topeka — Former Topeka Mayor Doug Wright, who went to prison for felony theft, is asking the Kansas State Board of Education to grant him a teacher's license.
The board turned down Wright's request for a license in May, prompting him to file a lawsuit. In March, a Shawnee County judge expunged Wright's convictions from his record and sent his request for a license back to the board.
On Tuesday, Wright asked the board to reconsider its earlier decision.
Wright served 10 months in jail for four felony thefts and perjury. He repaid the thefts before he was charged.
The board took no action on Wright's request Tuesday and will discuss it at a future meeting.
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Renaissance (Anonymous) says…
I got to witness Doug's teaching first hand, while serving as his cooperating teacher and can attest to the fact that he will, if given the opportunity, be a wonderful teacher and a great addition to any classroom that will have him.
11 November 2009
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cheeseburger (Anonymous) says…
Should have thought of that before engaging in conduct unbecoming a teacher or public official!
We may have a teacher shortage, but we don't need to begin installing thieves and liars in our children's classrooms.
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Marion (Marion Lynn) says…
OK, the guy has met the terms of his sentence.
What do you want him to do for a living?
How long does he pay for his mistake?
If he pays forever, why not just put him in a camp or on the dole for life?
IN point of fact, if any of with more than vacuums between your ears think about, the could be an effective role model.
“Oops!
I messed up!
I paid the price!
Students: Don't mess up!”
What do you want him to do?
Work at Quickie Mart?
Quickie Mart won't hire him because of his conviction.
Yeah, put his education and teaching skills in the trash can.
More of the “diversity” of Lawrence!