The principal of Walter Hill Elementary and teacher facing child abuse charges.

4years ago

Rutherford County news, Tennessee news.

Helen Campbell, Principal of Walter Hill Elementary School and Professor Bonnie Marlar face child abuse charges. They were both suspended pending an investigation from the Rutherford County Sheriff's Office, district spokesman James Evans said Saturday afternoon.

Walter Hill Elementary parents were notified by phone and email on Saturday afternoon, Evans said.

"We understand that this information is shocking and that you want more information, but we are not able to disclose additional information at the moment due to the ongoing investigation into the law enforcement", said Evans in a statement.

The school will be open as scheduled on Monday with an interim director in place, he said.

Campbell was appointed principal of the school before the 2013-2014 school year.