NY School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing NY School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing
NY School District Responds To Teacher's Allegations Following Firing A teacher from the region who was let go is making waves with allegations that he was let go for being a friend and ally to the school's LGBTQ community. The incident began playing out in public in Suffolk County on Long Island when Smithtown High School East teacher Josh Tilton claimed on Instagram that he was denied tenure because of his beliefs. Tilson, who worked closely with LGBTQ students, wrote on Instagram that a mural he created with his students was painted over once he was no longer at the building and pointed fingers at several administrators as "hating" the LGBTQ community…
'Where Is Mr. Dougherty?': Long Island HS Students Walk Out Over Absence Of Popular Principal 'Where Is Mr. Dougherty?': Long Island HS Students Walk Out Over Absence Of Popular Principal
'Where Is Mr. Dougherty?': Long Island HS Students Walk Out Over Absence Of Popular Principal Students at one Long Island high school spent the first day of school holding a walkout to protest the disappearance of their beloved principal. Those students were upset after being told this week that the principal of Elmont Memorial High School, Kevin Dougherty, or "Doc" would not be returning this year.  On Tuesday, Aug. 30, Superintendent James Grossane, of the Sewanhaka Central High School District wrote to students and family that Dougherty is "taking a sabbatical leave of absence for the 2022-2023 school year." Grossane went on to announce he would be appointing…
Assistant Principal In Greenwich Placed On Leave After Controversial Statements On Video Assistant Principal In Greenwich Placed On Leave After Controversial Statements On Video
Assistant Principal In Greenwich Placed On Leave After Controversial Statements On Video This story has been updated. A school district in Connecticut is launching an investigation after an assistant principal who has now been placed on administrative leave allegedly made statements caught on video regarding hiring practices that included not employing conservatives, Catholics, older applicants, and those not progressive. The incident in Fairfield County has caused a firestorm among the Greenwich School District and has city officials also calling for a full investigation. The video featuring Cos Cob Elementary School Assistant Principal Jeremy Boland was posted online by the …
New Details Emerge Into Allegations Of Unreported Abuse At CT Elementary School New Details Emerge Into Allegations Of Unreported Abuse At CT Elementary School
New Details Emerge Into Allegations Of Unreported Abuse At CT Elementary School The arrest report for a Connecticut teacher accused of sexually abusing young female students reveals that as many as 13 victims had reported the teacher's alleged actions to the principal or other authorities for several years. News of the Litchfield County teacher's actions became public on Tuesday, Aug. 23, with the arrest of three employees and a former administrator, for failing to report abuse by a former Plymouth Center School teacher, James Eschert, a Hartford County resident. Those arrested were: Chrystal Collins, age 59, of Bristol Rebecca Holleran, age 47, of Bristol Sherri Tur…
CT School Staffers Accused Of Failing To Report Abuse CT School Staffers Accused Of Failing To Report Abuse
CT School Staffers Accused Of Failing To Report Abuse Employees of a Connecticut school have been arrested on charges of failure to report abuse by a teacher. The incident, which included the arrest of the alleged abuser in January, took place in Litchfield County at the Plymouth Center School in Plymouth. Sherri Turner, age 59, of Farmington, was arrested on Tuesday, Aug. 23, and Melissa Morelli, age 45, of Plymouth, was arrested on Wednesday, Aug. 24.  Both were charged with failure to report abuse, neglect, or injury of a child or imminent risk of serious harm to a child, according to the Plymouth Police Department.  Plymouth Pu…
Sexual Hazing 'Much More Widespread' Prompts PA School District To Cancel Football Season Sexual Hazing 'Much More Widespread' Prompts PA School District To Cancel Football Season
Sexual Hazing 'Much More Widespread' Prompts PA School District To Cancel Football Season An additional video of hazing at a central Pennsylvania high school prompts the district to reverse its decision and end its football season early.  The Middletown Area school district began investigating a hazing that happened on August 11, 2022—after a cellphone video film by high school football players was shared on social media— but on Wednesday, August 24, the school announced at least one more video.  Both videos show incidents of hazing happening in the "high school turf room for heat acclimation practice sessions," Dr. Chelton Hunter, Superintendent of Scho…
Former VA School Superintendent Was Told About Counselor's Sex Crimes Before He Was Hired Former VA School Superintendent Was Told About Counselor's Sex Crimes Before He Was Hired
Former VA School Superintendent Was Told About Counselor's Sex Crimes Before He Was Hired A former Fairfax County Public Schools superintendent Dr. allegedly knew about a middle school counselor's sex crime when he was hired, according to WJLA. Dr. Michelle Reid, the current superintendent, claimed she just recently learned about Darren Thornton's criminal past; however, Chesterfield County Police notified the superintendent via email back in November 2020, the website said. Reid was allegedly not in the position of superintendent at the time, reports said. Warren, who was arrested for solicitation of prostitution from a minor, was working at Glasgow Middle School, but was …
Embattled School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Cleared Of Criminal Charges: DA Embattled School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Cleared Of Criminal Charges: DA
Embattled School Superintendent In Hudson Valley Cleared Of Criminal Charges: DA A school superintendent in the Hudson Valley will not face criminal charges following an investigation into allegations of potential sexual harassment. The Orange County District Attorney will not be filing criminal charges against former Newburgh Schools Superintendent Roberto Padilla, who had been the target of an investigation into the harassment claims. Orange County DA David Hoovler announced on Friday, May 27, that Padilla would not be facing criminal charges due to a lack of evidence following the allegations. The news comes the same week the Board of Education appointed a veteran e…
Assistant School Superintendent Accepts New Position In Peekskill District Assistant School Superintendent Accepts New Position In Peekskill District
Assistant School Superintendent Accepts New Position In Peekskill District There will be more upheaval among the administration of a Northern Westchester school district after a veteran educator announced she would be heading to a different part of the county. Cynthia Hawthorne, who has been an assistant superintendent in the Bedford Central School District since 2019, has been named as the new Assistant Superintendent for Business of the Peekskill Central School District by the Board of Education. She will replace outgoing assistant superintendent Robin Zimmerman, who previously announced her retirement from the post. Hawthorne’s appointment takes effect officia…
Bedford School District Welcomes Longtime Educator As New Superintendent Bedford School District Welcomes Longtime Educator As New Superintendent
Bedford School District Welcomes Longtime Educator As New Superintendent A longtime educator in the Hudson Valley has officially been introduced as the new head of a Northern Westchester school district. The Bedford Central School District Board of Education welcomed Dr. Robert Glass, who currently serves the same role at the Eastchester School District, to the community at their latest Board of Education meeting. Glass will replace outgoing Schools Superintendent Joel Adelberg, who announced that he will be retiring at the end of June. Glass will take over his position effective as of Friday, July 1. "I want to take a moment to personally thank you, Joel, for …
Longtime Schools Superintendent In Westchester To Resign Longtime Schools Superintendent In Westchester To Resign
Longtime Schools Superintendent In Westchester To Resign A longtime schools superintendent in Westchester is taking his talents back to Chicago. The Scarsdale Board of Education accepted the resignation of Superintendent Thomas Hagerman at its latest meeting, effective at the end of the academic year after eight years at the helm of the district. Original story - Scarsdale Names Chicago Educator As New Superintendent Of Schools To the surprise of many, Hagerman will be transitioning to the Latin School of Chicago to serve as its next Head of School, effective as of July 1 at the end of the first year of a four-year contract extension. “When I c…
Maryland Track Coach Sexually Assaulted Former Athlete, Maybe More Victims: Police Maryland Track Coach Sexually Assaulted Former Athlete, Maybe More Victims: Police
Maryland Track Coach Sexually Assaulted Former Athlete, Maybe More Victims: Police A Silver Spring High School track coach has been arrested on charges of felony sexual assault and molestation against a former student, according to police.  Giovanni Di Angelo Reumante, 31, of Takoma Park is accused of sexually assaulting a former female student at Northwood High School who is now an adult, said the Montgomery County Police Department. The Special Victims Investigation Division began an investigation into the sexual assault on Oct. 27, police say the assaults took place against the victim while she was still a student, after school hours.   Reumante had bee…