Alabama Teacher Of The Year
Arrested After Video Surfaces Of Alleged Assault On Her Kid
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A girl — topped one in every of Alabama’s academics of the 12 months — is in sizzling water with the legislation after allegedly whipping the s**t out of her youngster with a belt on video.
Nicole Staples — who teaches second grade at Cottage Hill Christian Academy in Mobile — was charged Wednesday with willful abuse of a kid beneath 18, in line with the county Sheriff’s Office.
The video is startling … Staples seems to hit her adolescent son on the bottom upwards of 20 instances after hurling a flurry of curses at him for not cleansing up after himself. She seems to seize him by the hair earlier than seeming to smack him once more.
Even extra stunning … Staples was reportedly named co-teacher of the 12 months in May this 12 months, in line with AL.com.
Cottage Hill Christian Academy Head of School Chris Brazell advised the outlet … “Cottage Hill Christian Academy prioritizes the well-being of children above all else. We will always act promptly, transparently, and responsibly when matters arise that may impact the safety or integrity of our school community.”
The faculty in Mobile reportedly fired Staples following the arrest.
The sheriff’s workplace tells TMZ they’re conscious of the video. The sheriff’s workplace says Staples’ youngsters have been positioned in security care whereas the case is being investigated, which was agreed upon by Staples and her husband.
We’re advised sheriff’s investigators are interviewing the youngsters, in addition to different academics and neighbors.
A rep for Cottage Hill Christian Academy tells TMZ … they positioned Nicole on administrative go away pending a full assessment of the incident. The spokesperson goes on to say, the varsity is cooperating with the town of Mobile Police division.