A Raleigh elementary school assistant teacher has been charged with assault. Reports from CBS 17 state that Danesha Demming, 33, is accused of striking a woman in the face multiple times, resulting in cuts, and with a knife in hand, threatening to stab her. Demming faces misdemeanor charges for simple assault and communicating threats in the wake of the incident.
Demming was arrested on Saturday and has been released on a $2,000 unsecured bond with a court appearance set for July 17, as detailed by WRAL. She is an instructional assistant for exceptional children at Lead Mine Elementary School in Raleigh. The Wake County Public School System affirmed that the incident happened off-campus and did not involve any students.
In a message to families, Lead Mine Elementary School Principal Jena Wojdylo-Kehler informed that Demming has been temporarily suspended with pay, pending the completion of the district's investigation. "The charges are not related to incidents that occurred on our campus or with our students," Wojdylo-Kehler stated, emphasizing the school's commitment to safety. Her statement was obtained by ABC 11.
Deming's professional profile reflects over eight years of experience working with children, and her biography on the school's website notes her belief in setting a positive example for children to imitate. As the legal process unfolds, the community is left to consider the implications of the charges against a figure who has dedicated much of her career to the education and care of young minds.
