A Federal Lawsuit Has Been Filed Against Kingsport City Schools, The Former Superintendent, The Hr Director And A School Pricipal After Alleged Repeated Child Abuse By A Teacher. Michelle Carpenter Who Taught Pre-School Special Education Was Indicted On 20 Felony Counts Of Child Abuse Involving 10 Special Needs Pre Schoolers. She Had Been Suspended Twice By The School System During The Period, But Nothing Was Reported To Authorities. The Lawsuit Is Seeking Compensatory Damages.