Crime & Safety
Henry James Teacher Resigns After Arrest
The resignation is slated to be formally accepted at the board of education meeting Tuesday.
The board of education is expected to formally accept the resignation of science teacher Michael Carrier at its meeting Tuesday.
Carrier, who had been a teacher at Henry James for two years, was arrested in Hartford. He submitted his resignation and it became effective Sept. 8.
Parents received a letter over the weekend informing them of the resignation, which comes a week after the start of school. The letter states that the school will be filling the position as soon as it can.
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Henry James principal Sue Homrok-Lemke referred personnel questions to the school system’s director of human resources, Matthew Curtis, who referred questions to the superintendent.
“We have a teacher who recently resigned,” said Superintendent of Schools Diane Ullman.
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She could not comment further as it is a personnel matter.
According to Hartford Police, Carrier, of Bristol, was arrested at 172 Washington Street in Hartford.
Carrier has a court date at the Superior Court in Hartford on Oct. 18.
The Hartford Courant has additional details. To see their story click here.
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