Eselyn Maheia is a woman from Woodbridge, Virginia. Maheia worked as a teacher at Fred Lynn Middle School. Maheia was arrested by police and accused of spitting on one of her students at the school.
Eselyn Maheia Spitting Allegation
Maheia Accused Of Spitting On Student, Arrested. “Authorities determined that the assault occurred in a classroom during the school day on Feb. 4. On that day, a 14-year-old student experienced a mental health crisis, according to the police report. During the crisis, school staff, including Maheia, temporarily restrained the student “in an attempt to keep him from harming himself or others,” the police department said.” [Patch]
Report: Spitting Occurred In Classroom. “After being released, the teacher, identified as Eselyn Maheia, spat on the student before the parties separated. The incident reportedly took place in a classroom during school hours.” [Fox]
Fred Lynn Middle School: Spitting Was “Isolated Incident.” “We are committed to ensuring a safe and secure environment for every student and do not believe this isolated incident is reflective of the great work accomplished at our school on a daily basis” [Statement]
Maheia Got Award From House Of Delegates In 2021. “Maheia had been honored by the Virginia House of Delegates in 2021 for her work “as a special education teacher, helping students with emotional, physical, developmental, and learning challenges build confidence to succeed in and out of the classroom.”” [WJLA]
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