Stoughton HS Teacher Out Of A Job After Showing Off Dog Trainer

STOUGHTON, MA — A Stoughton High School teacher who showed what initially appeared to be a taser is out of a job.

Wednesday, it was reported to Stoughton High School Principal Principal Juliette Miller that a teacher displayed what appeared to be a taster in class. The teacher, who was not identified in a press release, was French teacher Ms. Telford, according to a separate letter from Miller to parents.

"We believe that these actions by a teacher are highly inappropriate and not reflective of our values as a safe and nurturing school community," Principal Juliette Miller said in a press release. "Displaying weapons, carrying weapons, or alluding to weapons of any kind is simply unacceptable, be it by a teacher or student."

In the letter to parents, Miller said that Telfort told her class that the item was a "zap zap" and she used it to protect herself from dogs while walking.

A police and school investigation revealed the the items was an electronic dog trainer and not a taser.

The release and letter did not indicate if Telford was fired or resigned. Stoughton Patch reached out to Miller for clarification, but she did not return a message left on her voicemail.

School officials are working to fill the position for the end of the year. A meeting is scheduled for next week to discuss plans for the classes.

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