SHEILA A. MATHEWS :::
The Griffin-Spalding County School System (GSCSS) is investigating a Monday incident in which a Griffin High School teacher was recorded giving an impassioned speech to some students.
In the video, which is being widely shared on social media, the teacher, GHS Athletic Director Dr. Kennedy Holt, is heard telling the students to, “Be a man,” and have respect for others who were logged in to the virtual class. He was later heard apologizing to those to whom the indignant speech did not apply.
GSCSS Executive Director of Communications and Partnerships Adam Pugh said this incident was brought to officials’ attention the day it occurred.
“We were immediately made aware and turned it over to Human Resources,” he said.
Pugh said the video circulating locally does not show the entirety of the incident that purportedly was precipitated by a student behaving disruptively, playing loud music and interfering with the class.
“We want to have a nice, calm, effective learning environment. That’s what we’re striving for – free from distractions,” Pugh said. “We’ve had the third and fourth (days) without incident.”
Pugh did not have specific details regarding the teacher’s current status.
“It’s still being investigated, but appropriate action will be taken,” he said.
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