Teacher in Trouble: Indiana Educator Faces Serious Accusations

A science teacher in Indiana is under scrutiny after being accused of hitting a student and making a disturbing remark to another.

Incident Details

Teacher Involved:

• Name: Cherie Hofmann
• School: Corydon Central High School
• Charges: Battery and intimidation

First Incident:

• During a biology class, a student accidentally spilled water.
• Hofmann, standing behind him, slapped him on the head and told him not to spill water on the tables.
• The student felt the slap but said the pain subsided after a while.
• Two other students witnessed the incident and corroborated the story.

Second Incident:

• Another student came forward with a more alarming allegation.
• Hofmann allegedly threatened to slap her and made a comment about shooting a male student in the head.
• When police questioned the male student, he said Hofmann told him she wished she could shoot him in the head.
• The student asked her to repeat the comment, and she changed it to saying she wished she could shoot herself in the head.

Teacher's Response

• Hofmann was arrested and told police she only gently patted the student on the head.
• She denied making any threats or comments about shooting anyone.
• She claimed to be a firearms instructor and would never make irresponsible comments about weapons.

School's Response

• The school released a statement saying they are investigating the incidents.
• Hofmann has been placed on leave.
• They emphasized that they take these allegations seriously and are handling the situation with care.