Arizona substitute teacher accused of punching student during class

BUCKEYE, Ariz. – A substitute teacher accused of assaulting a fifth grader at a West Valley school has been arrested.

What we know:

The alleged incident happened on Jan. 26 at the Odyssey Prep Academy campus located near Apache Boulevard and Southern Avenue.

Buckeye Police say 54-year-old Sarah Short, got into an argument with a student during class.

What they’re saying:

“Short hit the 10-year-old male student in the back. The student did not require medical attention,” police said.

Short left the school after the incident but was later arrested at her Goodyear home. She’s accused of aggravated assault on a minor.

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