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Former Zion Temple Christian Academy teacher charged with assault

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CINCINNATI — A teacher at Zion Temple Christian Academy in Avondale resigned after allegedly assaulting a child, according to a CPD police report.

According to court records, Angela Carson picked up a 9-year-old by the jacket and shook them.

She now faces one count of assault, according to court records.

Zion Temple Christian Academy Assistant Principal John Copenhaver told WCPO that a staff member, who he did not identify, is no longer employed at the school.

Copenhaver said the staff member resigned after the school became aware of allegations.

"Ensuring the safety and care of students in our school is our top priority," Copenhaver said in the school's statement.

He said after the school became aware of the situation, they "took swift action — assigning the teacher to home, without pay, and prohibiting the teacher from being on school property."

The teacher then resigned and is "no longer employed with us," Copenhaver said.

"We are cooperating fully with the appropriate authorities and will continue to do so," Copenhaver said.