How did you change your last name on all your certifications? I have 5, should I call NYS Ed Dept?
allison71406
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I was wondering the same thing....and what about my diplomas? If I ever have an office to hang them in, they'll all be the wrong name!
MrsD06
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I didn't change mine. I just started working in a new district and they were ok with it b/c I showed them my driver's license and SS card..but I guess I should do it eventually
cjb88
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i have been wondering the same thing.... i havent gotten my permanent certificate yet, so maybe once i get that, that will be in the new name...
SummerBride06
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i never even thought about that! i don't think it matters though
JPC1125
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I didnt do mine yet but my Principal said you absolutely have to ...technically you are not certified if its in your old name
I hope to get it done soon though
Goldi1021
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If certifications are tied in by social security numbers, I dont see how anyone would have to replace them if you change your name. SS#s dont change. When I had gone for an interview after I got married, I told them my certs were in my maiden name and they said it didn't matter.
CKJ906
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I didn't change mine. I don't plan on changing it either. I asked around and they said it's not a must.
N.Y.bride
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Posted by cjb88
i have been wondering the same thing.... i havent gotten my permanent certificate yet, so maybe once i get that, that will be in the new name...
Do you know where to get the application for permanent certification?
beautyq115
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Posted by JPC1125
I didnt do mine yet but my Principal said you absolutely have to ...technically you are not certified if its in your old name
I hope to get it done soon though
I don't see how that is true
citycrab705
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i asked my supervisor and she said you don't need to everything is linked to your social security number
Goldi1021
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i asked my supervisor and she said you don't need to everything is linked to your social security number
Yeah thats what I thought. Think about how many thousands of married female teachers there are in the state of New York. I highly doubt that all of them changed their certs.
Kiddo115
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If you go on the NYSED.gov website they have a link to information....
As for the name change, I went to a seminar on Permanent Cert and this came up. And the guy from Albany said that it's not worth the money to change the name until you are applying for Permanent Cert. They are linked to your SS# so districts can still find your cert's.
RadioLau
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I didn't plan on doing this unless my school requested it.
Goldi1021
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Posted by Kiddo115
If you go on the NYSED.gov website they have a link to information....
As for the name change, I went to a seminar on Permanent Cert and this came up. And the guy from Albany said that it's not worth the money to change the name until you are applying for Permanent Cert. They are linked to your SS# so districts can still find your cert's.
Yup! I was permanent for over 8 years BEFORE I was married and I have no intention of changing either one at the current moment. My sister was permanent for the same amount of time and 17 years after her wedding, she still has her maiden name on her certs. The state has not questioned her or the principal of my school. We are a private agency that gets audited for various reasons and they do check the certification of our staff or we risk losing funds. If it was a problem, we would both know about it.
