Former Gladewater Teacher Investigated

GLADEWATER — A former Gladewater kindergarten teacher is under investigation. KETK reports, authorities are looking into allegations that she injured a young student. The teacher is identified as Amanda Hickman. The boy’s mother claims her son had permission to be under the teacher’s desk to wind down when he becomes agitated or antsy. During this time the boy grabbed some candy from the teacher’s drawer. The mother said the teacher grabbed the boy by his feet and dragged him out of the classroom. School Superintendent J.P. Richardson told KETK charges have been filed against the teacher. The case was immediately turned over to the Gladewater Police Department.