Occhipinti v. Bd. of S. Dirs., Old Forge SD

Opinion by

Judge DiSalle,

This is a petition for review of an order of the Secretary of Education (Secretary) affirming the action of the Board of School Directors (Board) of the Old Forge School District (School District) dismissing Mary Burke Occhipinti (Petitioner). We will reverse and remand.

On September 14, 1970, School District hired Petitioner on a one-year emergency certificate as a female physical education teacher. She held that position until her dismissal on May 31, 1977. Needing five courses to qualify for professional certification, Petitioner, in May of 1972, received from the…