Teacher Dissed for Inappropriate Behavior

(Lafayette, Louisiana) A Spanish teacher at Comeaux High School, Jessica Theall, was suspended with pay last month for inappropriate behavior with students. Thus far, the only concern to be reported has been a series of handwritten notes, e-mails and text messages from Theall to some male students.

Lafayette Parish School officials have been contemplating termination of Theall because she does not enjoy tenure. It's unclear what is going to happen next.


[Update 03/24/07]

Theall was fired from her teaching position only months away from tenure.

Reportedly, the police investigating her case ran into significant lack of cooperation so they closed the file. Theall, therefore, retains her teaching certification despite the fact that she was fired.

Tip: Don Morgenstern