A Kingsport Teacher Accused Of Child Abuse Has Been Indicted By A Sullivan County Grand Jury. Michelle Carpenter Is Charged With 20 Counts Of Felony Child Abuse And Neglect. The Grand Jury Also Issued A Scathing Report On How Kingsport City Schools Handled The Situation, Following Multiple Allegations That She Allegedly Mistreated Special Needs Pre-Schoolers. Carpenter Surrendered To Authorities This Week And Is Free On A $25,000 Bond. She Will Be Arraigned In Criminal Court At A Later Date.