Fla. Teacher Allegedly Punches Student, Gets Arrested

BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (CBS4) – A high school art teacher was arrested after punching a student who called her vulgar names, according to authorities.

The Hernando County Sheriff's Office arrest report states that 64-year-old Sandra Hadsock was arrested Wednesday after taking two or three swings at a student in the hallway. The student received a minor injury on his lip.

Officials said other students pulled the teen away from the teacher.

Joe Vitalo, president of the Hernando Classroom Teachers Association says Hadsock maintains she acted in self-defense. Vitalo said the incident was captured by a cell phone camera.

Hadsock will be suspended with pay pending a school district investigation.

Hadsock was arrested on a charge of child abuse without causing great bodily harm. The arrest report stated she refused to cooperate with a deputy.

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