Elementary Teacher Threatens Colleague with Paper Cutter
A teacher at Stewarts Creek Elementary School in Smyrna, Tennessee, has been charged with aggravated assault and false imprisonment. This incident occurred on November 4, according to the Rutherford County Sheriff’s Office.
Incident Details
Jill-Marie Haynes, a first-grade teacher, confronted a colleague for entering her classroom. Following the confrontation, Haynes allegedly pursued the teacher into another room. She blocked the doorway and brandished a paper cutter while discussing harming the victim.
Victim’s Testimony
The targeted teacher expressed fear for her safety during the encounter. In her defense, Haynes later described her actions as a “very poor joke” about the paper cutter.
Legal Actions and School Response
- Haynes was booked into the Rutherford County Adult Detention Center on the same day as the incident.
- She was released later on a $6,000 bond.
- A court hearing is set for December 1 in General Sessions Court.
- Rutherford County Schools placed Haynes on unpaid suspension on November 6.
The school district is awaiting the results of the sheriff’s office investigation, which is still ongoing. This incident highlights the serious issues surrounding behavior in educational settings.
