Teacher Charged with Child Abuse After Allegedly Hitting 5-Year-Old Student with Ruler
A teacher at a Miami Gardens school is facing child abuse charges for allegedly striking her 5-year-old student with a ruler, leaving a cut on his face, police said.
The Incident
The alleged abuse happened on November 19 at Aspire Preparatory Academy, according to a police report. The teacher, 25-year-old Chrishawn Nicholson, told the victim’s mother that the child was playing with a pencil and cut himself near his eyebrow.
Inconsistencies and Evidence
However, the child’s mother took him to the hospital, where he received stitches. The mother said that staff told her that a pencil did not cause the injury. The child also told his mother, as well as investigators, that his teacher hit him with a ruler and demonstrated how she hit him. The mother provided video from the day of the incident showing the child telling her that he was hit by a ruler.
Arrest and Charges
Nicholson was arrested on Thursday and transported to jail. A judge set a $5,000 bond and ordered her to stay away from the victim.
Prosecution’s Statement
“The allegations are that she hit a 5-year-old with a ruler, the 5-year-old required medical treatment, and there’s a video where she said, ‘I did pop him,'” a prosecutor said in court.
Conclusion
The alleged incident highlights the importance of ensuring that teachers and caregivers are held accountable for their actions. The safety and well-being of children are of utmost importance, and any form of abuse or mistreatment is unacceptable. The investigation into this incident will continue, and Nicholson will have the opportunity to defend herself in court.
FAQs
Q: What happened on November 19 at Aspire Preparatory Academy?
A: The teacher, Chrishawn Nicholson, allegedly hit a 5-year-old student with a ruler, leaving a cut on his face.
Q: What did the teacher tell the child’s mother?
A: Nicholson told the mother that the child cut himself with a pencil near his eyebrow.
Q: What evidence does the prosecution have?
A: The child told investigators and his mother that he was hit with a ruler, and his mother provided video evidence of the child telling her about the incident.
Q: What is the status of the case?
A: Nicholson is facing child abuse charges and is being held in jail with a $5,000 bond. She is required to stay away from the victim.
Q: Has the school responded to the allegations?
A: NBC6 reached out to Aspire Preparatory Academy for a comment, but they have not yet responded.
