SAN ANTONIO — An Edgewood ISD parent brought forward claims of abuse at her child’s middle school during Tuesday’s school board meeting.
Carolann Reyes alleges a teacher at Brentwood STEAM School of Innovation taunted and physically assaulted her daughter.
“There were a couple of times where she said, ‘Oh, your mom can’t afford to buy you new clothes,’” said Reyes. “As adults and teachers, they don’t know what these kids go through at home. So, taunting a child about what they are wearing has a big effect on them.”
Reyes says things escalated on October 2. She accuses the teacher of becoming aggressive with her daughter.
“Because her jacket was zipped all the way up,” said Reyes. “She wanted to see what she was wearing, so she grabbed her, jerked her, and turned her around to see what she was wearing [under the jacket].”
A spokesperson for Edgewood ISD released the following statement about the incident.
“Edgewood ISD is aware of claims made against an employee at Brentwood STEAM School of Innovation. Campus police and school administrators investigated the claims and determined they were unfounded. School administrators met with all parties involved and welcomes the opportunity to speak with them again, should they reach out.
The safety and security of all students, staff and faculty is the top priority of Edgewood ISD. EISD Police encourage everyone to See Something, Say Something. Report any suspicious activity, 24 hours a day, anonymously to EISD Police at 210-898-2027.”
About two dozen parents attended the Edgewood School Board meeting to support the middle schooler.
“I want the board to know what is going on behind school doors; the neglect, mental and verbal abuse,” said Reyes. “There are other kids going through this too. This gives other kids a voice and lets them know it is okay to come forward. They say it takes a village to raise a child; that village has our kids during the day, so we expect them to be protected.”