The principal of an elementary school in Lawrence County, Alabama, has been put on paid administrative lead following accusations of 'excessive paddling' of a student.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - An Alabama elementary school principal is on leave for paddling a child too much according to authorities.from the district’s attorney, the principal of Hazelwood Elementary in Lawrence County, Alabama, is accused of using a wooden paddle on a child ten times in a row.
A letter sent to Hazelwood Principal Dr. Datie Priest accuses her of paddling a third-grade student ten times in a row one time and five times in a row during a separate incident., Smith has said no more than three licks at a time is allowed. Vice president for the Alabama NAACP Bobby Diggs said the organization recommended Priest for the principal position and stands by her, despite the accusations.
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