An assistant principal within Corsicana ISD is speaking out after a student viciously attacked her, leaving her blind in her right eye. The harrowing incident has shed light on the safety of educators in the classroom.
According to a report by the local ABC station in Dallas, the incident occurred on August 15 at Collins Intermediate School. Assistant Principal Candra Rogers was responding to a call for an “irate” student who had attacked another student.
Upon entering the classroom, Rogers was met with a barrage of chairs thrown by the student. Despite dodging the chairs, she was struck by a hanger thrown by the student, causing severe injury to her right eye. Rogers recounted the traumatic experience, stating, “The hanger hit me in my right eye and knocked it out of the socket. I grabbed my face while blood was pouring out of my head and stumbled out of the classroom door.”
Rogers had to be airlifted to a hospital for immediate medical attention, resulting in the loss of vision in her right eye. She now faces the prospect of reconstructive surgery on her eyelid, with the possibility of losing her eye entirely.
Despite the challenges ahead, Rogers remains optimistic, stating, “I am still believing God for a miracle for restoration of my sight.” The 11-year-old student responsible for the attack has been apprehended and is facing legal consequences for his actions.
Rogers, who recently joined CISD, is unsure of when she will be able to return to work. In a press conference following the incident, she emphasized the need for improved safety measures in schools, particularly when dealing with aggressive students.
“We should never have to fear being in a classroom with an aggressive student. Everyone’s protection is paramount,” Rogers emphasized. “Overly aggressive students require appropriate services, but the safety of both students and staff should never be compromised.”
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