The teacher says she wanted to talk to the student, after seeing a message on Instagram she thought was “a threat to kill her.” But, added, she was “not afraid” but concerned. And “did not feel the need” to report the message to the school administration.
Lee told police, according to the report, that she left her door open when the student was in her classroom. But police said another student, who was decorating Lee’s classroom door that morning, said Lee asked him to leave. And then she closed the door behind him. The student also reported hearing the teacher raise her voice.
Lee was arrested that morning after the officer spoke with the student victim, Lee, and four witnesses. No one else was inside the classroom with Lee and the student, but there were witnesses in the hallway.
School District notifies families of the incident
Principal Tyrus Lyles is in contact with the student’s family.
“It is very disappointing, but I am compelled to share with you that one of our teachers was arrested today on campus for child abuse,” Lyles said. “Even more disappointing, the teacher arrested is our recent teacher of the year nominee.”
