WASHINGTON, D.C.– Scroll Down For Video — An unnamed substitute teacher is in hot water after a video was posted that appears to show the teacher beating students with a belt.
brutally halted when their teacher took off his belt and started hitting them with it.
In shocking cell phone video posted online Friday, children can be heard shrieking as the unidentified teacher whips them about three times with his belt.
Details of the school and teacher initially were unknown but on Monday MyFoxDC reported it is, in fact, a substitute teacher at Gwynn Park Middle who has since been pulled from the classroom.
A statement from the school district said: “On Friday, May 15, a substitute teacher used improper actions to discipline students while in one of our classes at Gwynn Park Middle School. The substitute teacher has been removed from the classroom and the matter has been referred to the appropriate law enforcement agencies.
‘Prince George’s County Public Schools does not condone this type of behavior and it is not representative of the level of professionalism and respectful conduct of the team at the school. PGCPS works to create a respectful and safe environment for all students and staff.”
Police are investigating the video.
(Raw Video, Followed by video report)
