A teacher’s aide in Wolfe County has been arrested after dragging a disabled student across a playground causing injury to the child.
Kentucky State Police arrested Brenda Stamper, a special needs teacher’s aide at Campton Elementary School, after she pulled and dragged the student across a playground when she failed to return to a classroom after recess. The student suffered visible injuries to her buttocks, according to police.
Stamper, who has been fired from her position, was charged Thursday with fourth-degree assault (child abuse) and lodged in Three Forks Regional Jail. She has since been released.
Wolfe County Schools Superintendent Kenny Bell issued the following statement on Stamper’s arrest:
“The Wolfe County School system is saddened to hear of substantiated allegations which led to charges on an employee who was an instructional assistant in our school district. The safety of our students is our top priority and the district has and will always fully cooperate with authorities during this or any investigation. The employee is no longer an employee of the Wolfe County School System.”
By Ken Howlett, News Director
Contact Ken at ken@k105.com or 270-259-6000
