Teacher Arrested For Handing Out Vitamins To Students

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Posted: 7:27 PM May 24, 2008
Last Updated: 7:27 PM May 24, 2008

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A Union County third-grade teacher has been arrested and suspended from his job after authorities accused him of handing out vitamin pills to students before end-of-grade testing.

The Charlotte Observer reported Friday that 48-year-old Stephen Doorly was suspended for violating Union County Public Schools policy regarding dispensing medications to students.

Deputies have charged Doorly with three counts of contributing to the delinquency of a juvenile, which is a misdemeanor.

He turned himself in and was released on $1,000 bond. A phone listing for Doorly could not be found.

School system spokeswoman Luan Ingram said a faculty member alerted the administration after two students took the vitamins before Wednesday's tests.

A third student couldn't swallow the pill.

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Posted by: Anonymous Location: washington on May 28, 2008 at 12:18 PM
I feel as if the teacher had good intentions but it still doesn't justify the legal system of students taking medication at school unless given by the school nurse. Tylenol for pain or asthma medication is one thing, thats taking care of a situation in need, but vitamins are not justifing a problem at the present time. I am glad that the teacher got his or her punishment because that could of lead to a very bad situation. What is next in these school systems.

Posted by: Scott Location: Jacksonville on May 27, 2008 at 02:47 PM
Depending on the type of vitamins he gave to the children, and the children's size, he could have caused iron toxicity, or several other problems.

Posted by: Terri Location: Greene Co. on May 26, 2008 at 11:12 PM
Are vitamins medicine? Aren't they nutrients found in food? Don't lunchrooms give out vitamin rich breakfast items before the test? This sounds like much to do about nothing. Maybe he should have simply given the students candy.

Posted by: me me Location: nc. on May 26, 2008 at 08:45 PM
this teacher is crazy that was not her place. i hope she got fired. what is wrong with people? no common sense. what will they do next?

Posted by: BIG J Location: SNOWHILL on May 26, 2008 at 07:54 AM
Here take your A B C ,,,,,just don't tell anyone.

Posted by: Devil Dog Location: New Bern on May 25, 2008 at 11:37 AM
School policies state any medication provided to students, will be authorized, and given by a healthcare provider (school nurse). Absolute poor judgement. This is what happens when teachers become social workers and healthcare providers because many Parent(s) fail in their responsibilities.

Posted by: George Location: Greenville, NC on May 25, 2008 at 06:16 AM
This teacher has no common sense at all and has no business teaching our kids.

Posted by: David Location: Manteo on May 25, 2008 at 01:09 AM
I agree that its the parents job to make sure their children are well nurtured before sending them off to school but this teacher had no business passing out anything considered as medication to help these children perform better for tests. He got exactly what he deserved and should have gotten a more punishable sentence. He took a huge chance of these children having an allergic reaction to the vitamins. Anything could have happened. I know allot of children who can not take vitamins because of the ingrediates. If he would have done this to my children and caused them to have an allergic reaction, it would have been a huge ordeal in front of a judge!

Posted by: Anonymous on May 24, 2008 at 11:32 PM
Any teacher with any lick of sense would know not to give any student medicine of any sort. I don't feel any pity at all, he made a stupid decision and now hes paying for it!

Posted by: Blog Refuter Location: NC on May 24, 2008 at 10:09 PM
I agree that pressure had a big influence on his actions. Parents definitely need to make sure that their children are well-nurtured before sending them off to school. However, the teacher knew of the school policies and had to know that he was putting his professional career in jeopardy when administering unauthorized drugs to students. I had teachers to offer candy, cupcakes, etcetera, but never have I had any to offer vitamins. It's an unfortunate learning experience.

Posted by: Pressure Location: Greenville on May 24, 2008 at 09:07 PM
Although I think that was a bit much that he offered vitamins the schools put so much pressure on End of Grade tests, the guy probably felt like he had to offer them something. The tests are worthless anyway but... the systems get big money if the kids do well. What a shame! The guy probably felt a little pressure. The rest of the teachers offered them pizza afterward or Skittles and called them "Smart pills". Maybe if parents did their jobs at home, teachers wouldn't feel so pressured to help the kids at school. Sorry fella! Not your day!

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