ALVORD, TX – A North Texas teacher is facing backlash after acknowledging she fed a sick kitten to a classroom snake, an incident that has drawn scrutiny from parents but was later confirmed to have happened outside of student view.
From rumor to confirmation
The controversy began Sept. 3 when a parent reported that a teacher at Alvord High School had fed a kitten to a snake in front of students. District police and administrators investigated and determined the report circulating online was not accurate.
The act did occur, but Superintendent Randy Brown said it took place before school hours and with no students present.
Teacher response and district action
The Advanced Animal Science teacher later admitted the decision to her class, apologized, and allowed a student, with parental consent, to take the remaining kittens home.
She also removed all snakes from her classroom voluntarily.
Brown described the teacher as an “experienced educator and animal lover” who made a regrettable choice. “We understand that some students and others were upset by this situation, and that is the last thing we want,” he said.
The district consulted with its police department, animal control, the county district attorney, and legal counsel. Officials determined the matter was isolated and could be handled internally rather than through criminal charges.
Parents with concerns have been encouraged to contact school staff directly as the district works to restore trust.
Key Points
- A teacher at Alvord High School fed a sick kitten to a classroom snake before school and outside of student presence.
- She later admitted the act to her students, apologized, and removed the snakes from the classroom.
- District officials, animal control, and the DA’s office reviewed the case and decided no criminal charges were necessary.
