You know what they say – Experience is the best teacher ! But for some students – like the one in this story – being on the receiving end of a teacher’s wrath can be pretty scary. Brenda Dean Inabinette, a middle school teacher in Columbia, South Carolina has been accused of assaulting a student after allegedly grabbing him by the neck and saying she wanted to strangle him. The incident occurred last month when the student – who was simply trying to return to class after using the restroom – mistakenly walked into Inabinette’s classroom. After scolding the student, Inabinette reportedly grabbed his ID lanyard that was around his neck and made the threatening remark. The student described himself as being “physically and emotionally shaken” after the encounter. Inabinette has since been placed on administrative leave and is currently being held at the Lexington County Detention Center.
In the wake of an incident between the teacher and a student, Don Hardie, principal of White Knox middle school sent out letters to parents of the school reassuring them that action will be taken and that the school is cooperating with authorities. In his letter, Hardie stated that the teacher in question has been placed on administrative leave.
“The student told WKMS administration that the teacher grabbed his lanyard, which was hanging around his neck, and made a threatening comment to him.” “The safety of our students is our top priority,” said Kathryn McPhail, chief communications officer at Lexington District One.
While this teacher’s actions were certainly out of line, it’s important to remember that most educators are dedicated to their students and want nothing more than for them to succeed. Unfortunately, there are always a few bad apples that can spoil the bunch
