'The best part of my job is telling stories that yearn to be told.'
CHULA VISTA, Calif. - A police investigation is underway after a substitute teacher at Parkview Elementary School in Chula Vista was reported for inappropriate behavior towards students.The alleged incidents occurred on Feb.
19 in 6th-grade classes taught by a male substitute teacher, described by students as being in their 50s or early 60s.According to Anna, a parent whose 12-year-old daughter was in one of the affected classes, the teacher 'walked up behind her , puts his arms around, in front of her, and starts waving this slinky toy and asks 'Do you like slinky?''The girl did not respond, and the teacher moved on.Another parent, Nancy, said her son witnessed a friend 'stretching his back against the chair and when he stretched back, the teacher walked by and tickled him underneath the armpits.'Nancy also stated that her son saw the teacher 'rubbing back and forth on their arm' with several other boys and girls in the class.After class, Nancy said one of her son's friends reported that the teacher approached him and two others in the hallway and 'said he could be their personal Uber and take them home.'Students reported the behavior to school officials, and an email was sent to families in the affected classes stating that after a thorough investigation, the substitute teacher 'will no longer work in our school district.'A Chula Vista Police spokesperson confirms they were contacted by school officials and have begun an investigation.Due to the fact that the teacher has not been charged with a crime, his name is being withheld.However, Nancy stated that she has been contacted by parents who say the teacher has since been working at another local district. A spokesperson for that district tells ABC 10News they are working to confirm if that is true.Anna, the parent whose daughter was approached by the teacher, said her daughter has become 'nervous around older men' since the incident.“This teacher should not ever teach or be around kids at all,” she said.This story was initially reported by a journalist and has been converted to this platform with the assistance of AI. Our editorial team verifies all reporting on all platforms for fairness and accuracy.
Parkview Elementary Substitute Teacher Teacher Teacher Misconduct
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Mother's Son Attacked at Chula Vista Mall, Police Investigating Possible Connection to Circus AttackA 14-year-old boy was attacked by three teenagers at the Otay Ranch Town Center in Chula Vista, California. The mother of the victim believes the attack is connected to a previous incident where the owner of a circus in town was assaulted by three teenagers. Police are investigating both cases.
Read more »
Chula Vista Faces Lawsuit Over Repeated Delay in Cannabis License AwardLaura Wilkinson Sinton, whose company CV Amalgamated LLC (Caligrown) was ordered by a court to be awarded cannabis licenses in 2022, is suing Chula Vista city officials for allegedly violating her civil rights and continuing to delay the process. She claims the city's actions have cost her millions of dollars in lost revenue and damaged her reputation.
Read more »
Chula Vista wants to hear from small businesses as big businesses prepare to openA small business in Chula Vista has 50 or fewer employees. Right now, the city is conducting an online survey to gauge the wants and needs of businesses.
Read more »
Arts Program at Risk As Chula Vista School District Cuts PeriodsA proposed reduction in school periods at Chula Vista High School threatens the school's thriving arts program, leaving students and parents worried. The district aims to cut the schedule from eight to six periods due to declining enrollment and budget constraints. Students argue that the loss of elective time will disproportionately impact arts programs and extracurricular activities. They plan to protest the decision at the school board meeting.
Read more »
Chula Vista Police Department to Expand Amidst Growth and Tourism SurgeThe Chula Vista City Council unanimously approved a budget plan to increase police staffing to meet the demands of a growing city and an anticipated influx of tourists.
Read more »
Chula Vista Bayfront Resort to Host Hiring Fairs, Filling Over 800 PositionsThe new Gaylord Pacific Resort and Convention Center in Chula Vista, California, is hosting hiring fairs to fill over 800 positions across various departments, including guest services, hotel operations, and the resort's 12 restaurants and bars. The fairs will be held at Southwestern College's Library from March 7-16.
Read more »