A Wake County Public Schools teacher has been arrested and charged in connection with allegedly dragging a special needs child down a hallway.

LORI MILLER HOLLAND

Name: Lori Miller Holland
Age: 54
Charge(s): Misdemeanor child abuse (Class A1), Misdemeanor Assault on an individual with a disability (Class A1)
Charge Type(s): (View Sentencing Chart)
Arrest Date: Feb. 9, 2024.
Bond Details: $1,000 surety appearance bond; posted Feb. 11, 2024.

Victim /Case Details:

Warrant information says Holland dragged a child under the age of 16 down a hallway. The alleged incident occurred on Jan. 30, 2024.

Holland has a previous criminal record for two DWIs in 2021.

Holland is the second Wake County Public Schools special needs teacher arrested for similar charges. Last December, Tiffany Ebron was arrested and charged with one count of misdemeanor child abuse, one count of assault on a child under the age of 12, and one count of assault on an individual with a disability.

District: Wake County
Current Role: Special Programs teacher, Carver Elementary
History:  Hired in 2012
Employment status: Suspended with pay

Statement from District: No official statement yet from the district.
Carver Elementary Principal Wenitra Merritt sent a brief message to parents:

“I want to assure you that we take the safety of our students and staff members very seriously. While privacy laws prevent me from providing much additional information about the situation, I can share that Ms. Holland is suspended.”

NC Teacher License Information:

There is no teaching license on file with the state for Lori Miller Holland.

Updates:
Holland was convicted on Jan. 17, 2025 of assault on a handicapped person, a Class 1A misdemeanor. She was given a suspended sentence of 12 months parole/probation.

Additionally, court records show she was convicted on July 24, 2024 of a charge of Level 2 DWI.