Second North Carolina Teacher Charged with Abusing Special Needs Child in 2 Months

Mar. 15, 2025

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Two teachers from the same county in North Carolina have been charged for allegedly abusing a special needs child in the past three months.

The News & Observerreported that Holland has been a part of the Wake County school system since 2012 and has been suspended with pay. School principal Wenitra Merritt sent a message to families informing them of Holland’s suspension, per the outlet.

“I want to assure you that we take the safety of our students and staff members very seriously. While privacy laws prevent me from providing much additional information about the situation, I can share that Ms. Holland is suspended,” the message read, according toThe News & Observer.

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The arrest warrant states that Ebron did the alleged act “unlawfully and willfully” while she was “a person providing care and supervision.”

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Ebron was ordered to pay a $15,000 bond and remains suspended without pay, perThe News & Observer.

source: people.com