Teacher apologizes for Facebook message sent to former student

NewsA Hamilton County teacher has issued an apology for a private Facebook message she sent to a former student, criticizing her same-sex relationship.Sunday, January 10th 2021, 8:42 PM EST by WRCB StaffA Hamilton County teacher has issued an apology for a private Facebook message she sent to a former student, criticizing her same-sex relationship.Hannah Kelley shared on Facebook about the message she received from her former teacher about her relationship with her fiance, Casey.The message said in part, “I know you want love but woman to woman should only be a friendly love and not a sexual one.” Kelley says it was shocking to receive the message from her former teacher, who taught her four years ago and she was not close to.”Immediately I felt the heat on my cheeks,” said Kelley, recounting reading the message. “I was just so upset and baffled by the message, it was just shocking.”Kelley’s post on Facebook about the message prompted complaints to the Hamilton County Department of Education, which issued a statement late Sunday.”We are aware of a message circulating on social media from a teacher to a former student and do not condone it as a public entity operating under the separation of church…
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