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

Jarrett Williams resigned after sending a two-page letter professing love to a fifth grader, with investigations by law enforcement and the school district still ongoing.

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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

  • Jarrett Williams, a fifth-grade teacher at BD Gullett Elementary School in Bradenton, Florida, is under investigation for sending an inappropriate letter to an 11-year-old student.
  • The two-page handwritten letter included declarations of love and urged the student to keep it a secret, raising serious concerns about professional boundaries.
  • The Manatee County Sheriff's Office is preparing to file a harassment charge related to bullying, with the investigation still active.
  • Williams was reassigned to a non-instructional role on March 10, 2025, and later resigned on April 23, with his resignation approved by the school board on April 29.
  • The case has spotlighted broader issues of child protection policies and mandatory reporting in schools, as well as parental calls for greater accountability.