MOUNDSVILLE, W.Va. — Marshall County Schools launched an outside review of its special education programs Tuesday following criminal charges against three district employees connected to a September incident at McNinch Primary School.
The incident involved former special education teacher Kiersten Moses allegedly strangling a 6-year-old autistic student. Moses faces criminal charges for allegedly choking the student. She previously resigned with the Marshall County Board of Education accepting her resignation.
The board also accepted former principal Jane Duffy’s immediate retirement in December amid the ongoing investigation into the alleged abuse incident. A third employee, whom the board did not name, remains suspended without pay. Special Programs Director Erin Cuffaro faces criminal charges along with Moses and Duffy.
In the wake of the investigation, the Marshall County Board of Education approved Jessica Robinette as the new principal of McNinch Primary School to replace Duffy.
The review is aimed at evaluating and improving special education practices across the district to ensure student safety and compliance with state and federal regulations.
