NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — An investigation into a Metro Nashville Public Schools teacher found she taped a student to a chair multiple times as an act to discipline a first grade student.
The teacher, Donielle Rhone, has now resigned effective immediately from Mt. View Elementary School as a first grade teacher. An investigation found she taped a student to his chair and desk on multiple occasions. It also found that Rhone taped the mouths of her students, made students run laps at recess and stand or face the wall.
“Donielle Rhone was placed on administrative leave pending an investigation into allegations that she taped a student to their chair,” MNPS officials said in a statement. “The school’s investigation substantiated these allegations, along with additional concerns regarding improper student and classroom management. The actions in question were inappropriate and inconsistent with the district’s policies and expectations for classroom and behavior management. Based on the findings, the employee was recommended for termination but chose to resign before the process was completed…