"My story is unique. I was granted my special education certification in May 1972. I taught for the first eight years and then changed from teaching to school psychology, (after additional education) in the public schools from 1980 to present.

"After a minimal five courses in earth science, completed in 2002-2003, I am now deemed to be a highly qualified teacher, whereas my friends who have been sucessfully teaching for years are not. I certainly hope these 'less qualified teachers,' according to NCLB, will help me next year because I surely value their expertise."

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