The state finally granted the licensing reciprocity we fought for and Mrs. Wigge can keep teaching the students who rely on her. I am overwhelmed by the kindness you showed toward her situation and relief that common sense prevailed. We will keep watching to ensure this change remains permanent for …
August 14, 2018
Final supporters
Military Spouse Can NOT continue teaching in NC due to licensing requirements set by DPI. Although she met her teaching license requirements in Georgia, North Carolina requires her to meet state licensing requirements in North Carolina which includes 8 hours of testing in Reading, Math, and multi-subject areas. Mrs. Wigge was given the opportunity to teach 3rd grade at Johnsonville Elementary in Harnett County for three years. As a third grade teacher she has met and even exceeded her growth goals for her students. Although she is known by her peers to go over and beyond requirements inside the classroom, she will no longer be considered a certified teacher because she has not passed math or multi-subject exams to complete her license in NC.
Military spouses cannot choose where their soldiers are relocated to, therefore NC should have reciprocity for teaching licenses. In addition, DPI of North Carolina should re-evaluate their licensing requirements for military spouses as well as their testing requirements for beginning teachers.
Updates
June 23, 2018
Watching Mrs. Wigge be forced out of the classroom after years of proven success is heartbreaking for our community. I am currently reaching out to local representatives to explain that military spouses deserve reciprocity rather than bureaucratic barriers.
June 23, 2018
Seeing this level of support reminds me that Mrs. Wigge is not just a teacher fighting a broken rule but a valued educator who deserves to be in the classroom. Your response proves that people truly care about the unfair barriers military spouses face when they move to North Carolina.
Reached 100 supporters
June 23, 2018
36 Comments
I am in the same boat. My provisional license expires tomorrow because of a math exam. I have taken that math test twice and taking it again on July 13. I can't be rehired unless I pass this and I'm not even a math teacher. I teach EC kids who will NEVER be able to use this math content on this test.
I will be in the same situation next year if I do not pass. The tests do not accurately test knowledge needed for special education which is the field I am teaching. North Carolina will be losing lots of great teachers for not passing a test. It is also expensive to continue taking these test, it’s more of a “business agreement” than to produce better teachers.
My daughter had her for 3rd grade and the impact on her has stayed with her. Our men and women serve our country and their spouses give back to their community by teaching these students. It is time to give back to them!!
Mrs. Wigge is a superb teacher! I am grateful that my daughter was able to have her as her teacher in elementary school and am completely appalled that there’s a possibility that she will no longer be able to teach in NC! Please allow her to continue teaching or children!
I personally have seen the dedication of this teacher. She works hard and strives to provide opportunity to her students. This last school year she, along with her class, published a book! Do not let a test define her abilities as a teacher.
Best teacher my children ever had, Mrs.Wigge always made sure every child had the best education.
This needs to be fixed. There is no reason to punish military spouses for being moved from state to state. This needs to be forwarded to all state leaders. This state is hemorrhaging teachers and now there is an extra requirement for service connected educators that will only exacerbate this problem. This will affect Cumberland, Harnett, Lee, Wayne, Johnston and many other counties that surround the marine bases in eastern NC as well.
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The state finally granted the licensing reciprocity we fought for and Mrs. Wigge can keep teaching the students who rely on her. I am overwhelmed by the kindness you showed toward her situation and relief that common sense prevailed. We will keep watching to ensure this change remains permanent for …
August 14, 2018
Final supporters
Military Spouse Can NOT continue teaching in NC due to licensing requirements set by DPI. Although she met her teaching license requirements in Georgia, North Carolina requires her to meet state licensing requirements in North Carolina which includes 8 hours of testing in Reading, Math, and multi-subject areas. Mrs. Wigge was given the opportunity to teach 3rd grade at Johnsonville Elementary in Harnett County for three years. As a third grade teacher she has met and even exceeded her growth goals for her students. Although she is known by her peers to go over and beyond requirements inside the classroom, she will no longer be considered a certified teacher because she has not passed math or multi-subject exams to complete her license in NC.
Military spouses cannot choose where their soldiers are relocated to, therefore NC should have reciprocity for teaching licenses. In addition, DPI of North Carolina should re-evaluate their licensing requirements for military spouses as well as their testing requirements for beginning teachers.
Updates
June 23, 2018
Watching Mrs. Wigge be forced out of the classroom after years of proven success is heartbreaking for our community. I am currently reaching out to local representatives to explain that military spouses deserve reciprocity rather than bureaucratic barriers.
June 23, 2018
Seeing this level of support reminds me that Mrs. Wigge is not just a teacher fighting a broken rule but a valued educator who deserves to be in the classroom. Your response proves that people truly care about the unfair barriers military spouses face when they move to North Carolina.
Reached 100 supporters
June 23, 2018
36 Comments
I think if you are already a teacher, or pass any states’ requirements to become a teacher, military spouses should be given a federal teaching lisence recognized by all states. This should be paid for by the Department of Defense, similar to MYCAA.
I am in the same boat. My provisional license expires tomorrow because of a math exam. I have taken that math test twice and taking it again on July 13. I can't be rehired unless I pass this and I'm not even a math teacher. I teach EC kids who will NEVER be able to use this math content on this test.
I will be in the same situation next year if I do not pass. The tests do not accurately test knowledge needed for special education which is the field I am teaching. North Carolina will be losing lots of great teachers for not passing a test. It is also expensive to continue taking these test, it’s more of a “business agreement” than to produce better teachers.
My daughter had her for 3rd grade and the impact on her has stayed with her. Our men and women serve our country and their spouses give back to their community by teaching these students. It is time to give back to them!!
Mrs. Wigge is a superb teacher! I am grateful that my daughter was able to have her as her teacher in elementary school and am completely appalled that there’s a possibility that she will no longer be able to teach in NC! Please allow her to continue teaching or children!
I personally have seen the dedication of this teacher. She works hard and strives to provide opportunity to her students. This last school year she, along with her class, published a book! Do not let a test define her abilities as a teacher.
Best teacher my children ever had, Mrs.Wigge always made sure every child had the best education.
This needs to be fixed. There is no reason to punish military spouses for being moved from state to state. This needs to be forwarded to all state leaders. This state is hemorrhaging teachers and now there is an extra requirement for service connected educators that will only exacerbate this problem. This will affect Cumberland, Harnett, Lee, Wayne, Johnston and many other counties that surround the marine bases in eastern NC as well.
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I think if you are already a teacher, or pass any states’ requirements to become a teacher, military spouses should be given a federal teaching lisence recognized by all states. This should be paid for by the Department of Defense, similar to MYCAA.