A third-grade student at the school says a teacher called her “ratchet” and “ghetto” during recess, when the teacher thought she was fighting with a classmate.
“She thought we were arguing and then she called me ratchet and foolish and ghetto. And she told me to shut my mouth,” says Na’Laya, the student. “It made me feel shocked and very sad.”“A recess teacher was there and heard her say those words. She’s the one that reported the issue. So it’s not just a kid’s word against the teacher’s,” says Na’Laya’s aunt, Victoria Glover.“She’s just saying how sorry she is. How she can’t control what people say,” says Glover.
“I wanted to confirm with you that this is being actively investigated as a formal complaint under our Non-Discrimination Policy and Procedure,” wrote Interim Chief Randy Heath. A day before the protest, River Ridge Elementary School Principal, Kendra Pratchett sent a letter to parents and staff. She wrote, “I would like to inform you of a decision to place a teacher on administrative leave. At this time, we cannot name the member of staff.”
KIRO 7 contacted the district multiple times to verify the statements made by Na’Laya and her family, and inquire about the investigation.
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