MPS teacher speaks out after being attacked by parent in front of students

A Milwaukee Public Schools parent has been charged with assaulting a special education teacher at Bruce Elementary School in front of her students.

Eddie Dewayne Caldwell, 53, faces charges of battery to a school district officer and disorderly conduct.

According to a criminal complaint, witnesses told officers that Caldwell assaulted a teacher in her classroom in front of her students at 8 a.m. on Oct. 29.Shericka Nelson was looking forward to class on Tuesday.“I arrived at eight o'clock and went to the classroom because it was a very exciting day, because that's when the kids got to go trick or treating around the classroom,” said Nelson.

Just after arriving, that all changed for the special education teacher. She said Caldwell, the student’s mother, and the student were at the table where she sits.

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