
Pearson recused himself from the investigation, citing an unspecified conflict of interest. Marc Gee wrote that “at this time the district does not have further comment on the topic until the local prosecuting attorney and police have finished their investigation.”įranklin County prosecutor Vic A. The Preston School District issued a statement saying the “regrettable” feeding “occurred well after students had been dismissed and was not a part of any school directed program” and that officials were “taking steps to ensure that this type of action could not be repeated.”īut, the district also added, “We hope that any errors in judgment made by a teacher in this instance will not cause us to forget the years of care, effort, and passion the teacher has given to students in Preston School District.”Ĭrosland did not respond to a message seeking comment. You are the kind of teacher our society needs.” “Sounds to me like this man is a dynamic teacher, teaching kids the greatness of life as well as some of the harsh realities.

“Worldwide even people eat dogs, cats, and other meat food sources,” wrote another. We just typically pay someone to do the dirty work for us.” “Do we really live such a sheltered life that it destroys our faith in humanity to see an animal eat another animal?” one wrote. Some petitioners directly supported Crosland’s act itself. He leaves an everlasting impression on his students.” “He has not only taught my kids but now he is teaching my grandkids,” wrote Dixie Baird. I hope that he will be here to teach my daughter next year.” “They loved their science class, each having their own great experience with Mr. “Four of my kids have had him for a science teacher,” wrote Amanda Palmer. Other petitioners also expressed their support for Crosland - a beloved teacher who had taught science to many of Preston’s students - praising his character and skills as an educator. My children work on farms, they understand life and death.” All of the three kids that were there felt Robert did the humane and right thing. It was sick, wouldn’t accept food, and was dying. They saw the physical state of the very young puppy. “NONE of the kids were upset or traumatized,” Hansen wrote.
