East Central ISD substitute under investigation

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by James Muñoz / KENS 5

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Posted on October 16, 2012 at 7:58 PM

Updated Tuesday, Oct 16 at 7:59 PM

SAN ANTONIO-- Erica Orr has four children and never uses physical punishment, so why would a teacher think she could yank her daughter by the arm?

"If I don't speak up for my daughter who will?" questioned Orr. "I just don't want this to happen to other children."

Orr said on Thursday a substitute teacher yanked her 6-year-old daughter, Madison, by the arm several times. She said she took a photo of the bruising and had the child's doctor document the injury as well. She said the doctor said the bruise was clearly a thumb print.

"What frustrates me the most is that somebody deemed it necessary to put their hands on my child without any consent, without even letting me know," said Orr.

A spokesperson with the East Central ISD confirmed a police investigation is underway. The substitute teacher has been removed from the classroom pending a full investigation.

The child attends Harmony Elementary at 10625 Green Lake Drive.

 

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