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Florida Teacher Faces Harassment Charge Over Inappropriate Letter to 11-Year-Old Student

Jarrett Williams, who resigned from BD Gullett Elementary, is under investigation after sending a secretive letter expressing love to a fifth-grade student.

A Florida teacher was accused of sending an inappropriate love letter to a fifth-grade student, leading to his resignation and an ongoing investigation.
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Overview

  • The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is investigating Jarrett Williams, a former fifth-grade teacher, for allegedly sending an inappropriate two-page letter to an 11-year-old student.
  • The letter, signed 'Love, Jarrett Williams,' expressed affection for the student and urged her to keep it confidential, prompting parental outrage and legal inquiries.
  • Williams resigned on April 23, 2025, and his separation from the district was approved by the school board on April 29 following an internal investigation.
  • The district reported the allegations to state and local authorities, including the Florida Department of Children and Families and the Department of Education’s Office of Professional Practices.
  • Detectives expect to file a harassment charge related to bullying, with the investigation by law enforcement and the school district still ongoing.