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.