by Roger Weeder
JACKSONVILLE, FL -- A Kernan Trail Elementary teacher accused of abusing an autistic child in her classroom has parents speaking out in support of Rhona Silver.
Silver was arrested last week, charged with child abuse. Police say the 30-year classroom teacher restrained a child, with his pants down, for three consecutive school days in a Rifton Chair. The chair is a toilet chair with restraints.
Tanya Tsoutsos is one parent who voiced her support for Silver. She says her daughter was in Silver's class at Kernan Trail.
"She's a sweet lady," said Tsoutsos.
"She's good with kids, she loves the kids, kids love her. She's personable, she comes to kids' birthday parties and special events we have."
In police reports, a teacher's aid and a student teacher in Silver's classroom said they witnessed what they called abuse.
Silver was removed from the classroom last October. She remains employed by the district in a non-teaching position while the investigation continues.
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ReplyDeleteHow awful! I really hope that these reports of abuse are exaggerated because the parents seem to like her and be supporting her. We need to be able to trust teachers and carers with our children.
ReplyDeleteDr Chun Wong
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