Teacher at Kildeer Montessori School Under Fire for Earlier Incident, Fired for Slapping Student
Teacher Loses Cool, Slaps Student in the Face
A teacher at a Montessori daycare in Chicago’s northwest suburbs was fired this week after the school said she struck a child in the face during class. The incident is the second concerning one in the past few weeks, prompting criticism from parents and an investigation by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services.
Inciting Incident
According to a statement from Guidepost Montessori School, the teacher in question had been with the school for a few months and lost her cool during a moment when she was setting limits. She slapped a student in the face, an act that the school deemed unacceptable. The school immediately fired the teacher, contacted the child’s parents, and notified the Department of Children and Family Services.
School’s Response
Guidepost Montessori School has stated that the teacher was remorseful and knew she was wrong, but also understood that the incident was irreparable. The school has also completed a review of their toddler program and encouraged potential visitors to observe its classrooms and meet the team. However, many parents have expressed concerns about the qualification of the school’s staff and the frequency of incidents.
Parent’s Concerns
Oliver Ostertag, a parent of a 3-year-old student, has pulled his son from the school following the incident. He believes that the two incidents are not coincidental and that the school is not doing enough to ensure the safety and well-being of its students. “I’m not surprised it happened again at this institution, but I do find it very troubling,” he said.
Investigations and Investigations
The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services has opened an investigation into the incident and is also investigating a separate case that occurred last month at the same school. Kildeer police are also investigating the allegations, but no charges have been filed.
Conclusion
The incident has raised concerns about the school’s handling of situations and the qualification of its staff. While the school has taken steps to address the issue, many parents remain concerned about the safety and quality of education provided by Guidepost Montessori School.
FAQs
* What happened at Guidepost Montessori School?
A teacher slapped a student in the face during class.
* Why was the teacher fired?
She lost her cool and committed an unacceptable act, despite previously being a qualified teacher.
* What is being done to address the issue?
Guidepost Montessori School has completed a review of their toddler program and encouraged visitors to observe their classrooms and meet their team. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services is investigating, and Kildeer police are investigating as well.
* What do parents think?
Many parents are concerned about the frequency of incidents and the qualification of the school’s staff, with some pulling their children from the school.
