Hinsdale Middle School Substitute Teacher Suspended After Referencing Violent Punishments

A Hinsdale Middle School substitute teacher was suspended Thursday after students expressed concerns about things the teacher said.

“The statements referenced historical examples of a violent nature in discussing punishments for inappropriate student behavior with the class,” according to a comment provided by Bridget McGuiggan, director of communications for Community Consolidated School District 181.

Students weren’t in any danger, according to the district, but some felt threatened by what the teacher said.

The rest of the teacher’s assignments for the day were canceled after the administration heard what happened, and The Human Resources Department is investigating further.

The substitute teacher, who has not been identified, had previously been a classroom teacher at District 181.