Update: Madison Bergmann, the teacher suspended for allegedly “making out” with an 11-year-old in her classroom also allegedly moved the victim’s desk next to hers so that she could secretly touch him during class.
“My daughter thought he was a problem kid,” another student’s mom told The New York Post. “She said that his desk got moved next to [Bergmann’s] a couple of months ago, and she just assumed that he was in trouble.”
“When it was time for lunch, she’d ask him to stay after class,” the mom added, “so that just fed into the idea that he was constantly getting into trouble.”
May 3- A Wisconsin elementary school teacher has been suspended following accusations of engaging in inappropriate behavior with a student.
The Hudson School District communicated to parents and employees that the teacher from River Crest Elementary is under investigation. Upon discovering the allegations, the district immediately notified the authorities.
The teacher, now on administrative leave, has been instructed to avoid any contact with students, parents, or staff of the Hudson School District and is banned from district properties and events.
Legal documents identify the teacher as St. Paul resident Madison Bergmann, 24, charged with first-degree child sexual assault.
Police were alerted by the principal of River Crest Elementary on May 1, concerning suspected misconduct between Bergmann and a fifth-grade student. School officials and the student’s father were present to discuss the issue with the police.
Evidence provided to the police included printed screenshots of text messages between Bergmann and the student, where Bergmann made inappropriate remarks about their interactions.
The issue came to light after the student’s mother overheard him speaking on the phone with Bergmann and subsequently informed his father.
A search of Bergmann’s possessions uncovered handwritten notes exchanged between her and the student. Bergmann admitted to receiving the student’s phone number from his mother after an invitation to a family outing during the winter holidays. She later invoked her right to an attorney when questioned about the text exchanges.
According to WEAU, the district has issued a statement concerning the incident, expressing their concern over the breach of trust and the seriousness with which they are treating this situation. They have urged the community to maintain the privacy of those involved and avoid speculation.
The district has also made counseling available to students and staff needing assistance during this time.
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