Student named "most likely to become a terrorist" by teachers. @ChannelviewISD doesn't find it funny. My story: #khou11 at 5:00 & 6:00 pic.twitter.com/ELkS8NAney
— Jason Miles (@JMilesKHOU) May 25, 2017
A Texas middle school teacher who was accused of giving students offensive awards such as “most likely to become a terrorist” no longer is employed by the school district.
Anthony Aguirre Junior High teacher Stacey Lockett was under fire last month for reportedly holding a mock ceremony where she gave out controversial accolades to her seventh grade class, news station KRIV reported.
“We have concluded our investigation, and the teacher responsible is no longer employed by the district,” the school district said in a statement provided to the New York Times.
It is unclear whether Lockett had resigned or was fired from the school in Channelview, Texas.
Student Lizeth Villanueva, who claims she was awarded “most likely to become a terrorist,” said that the school principal personally apologized to her family.
Other distasteful awards included “most likely to blend in with white people,” which was given to fellow classmate Sydney Caesar. Her mom, Latonya Robinson, told KRIV that her daughter was so upset, she skipped class the next day.
The district initially suspended Lockett. Other faculty members who attended the ceremony also faced disciplinary action.
School officials previously said the “teachers involved in this matter have been disciplined according to district policy.”




