A Pre-K teacher in the Winston-Salem/Forsyth School district has been accused of assaulting a student in her charge.

KEZIAH FELITA GIBBONS

Name: Keziah Felita Gibbons
Age: 55
Charge(s): misdemeanor assault on a child under 12 (Class A1)
Charge Type(s): (View Sentencing Chart)
Arrest Date: 10-8-24
Bond Details: Unknown

Victim /Case Details: 

Arrest warrants say Gibbons grabbed and pulled a 4-year-old boy by the arm in such a way that it caused the child to fall.

The alleged incident occurred on Sept. 24.

District: Winston-Salem/Forsyth
Current Role: Preschool teacher at Old Town Elementary
History: Teacher assistant at the Special Children’s School (2018 – August 2024). Pre-K teacher at Old Town Elementary starting Aug. 2024.
Employment status: Suspended with pay pending investigation.

Statement from District: 
“We hold our teachers to the highest standards when it comes to creating a safe and welcoming environment in our classrooms. We do not condone the use of physical force against children. We are exploring what we must do to ensure that every teacher is supported and understands our policies and appropriate strategies for managing student behavior.” – WSF Superintendent Tricia McManus

NC Teacher License Information: 

License Number: 1262897
Name: Gibbons, Keziah
License Type: Educator
License Status: Expired
Expiration Date: 06/30/2024
Effective Date: 12/10/2021
License Area(s): Birth to Kindergarten