A Suspended Kingsport Special Education Teacher Is Headed To Trial In Sullivan County Criminal Court Next July On Child Abuse Charges. Michelle Carpenter, Who Taught Pre-Kindergarten At Johnson Elementary, Is Accused Of Physically Abusing Students In 2021 And 2022. Carpenter Is Charged With 20 Felony Counts, But Has Denied The Allegations In Her Five Court Appearances This Year. A March 18th Status Hearing Will Be Held Followed By Her Trial, Which Is Set For July 14th.
