A Long Island substitute teacher has been removed from a school district after a video surfaced of her shopping for sex toys during class.
The video, obtained by the New York Post, shows the teacher sitting at a desk in front of the class with sex toys flashing across a projector screen. The video was taken by a Valley Stream South High School student in the class.
It’s unclear whether or not the substitute teacher was aware of what was being shown. A lecture about Garett Morgan, the inventor of the traffic light, can be heard playing in the background. Students can also be heard snickering as the pictures continue to change onscreen.
Valley Stream South Principal Maureen Henry said in an email to parents and community members that the district had quick action and that students were offered time with guidance counselors to talk about the incident.
“I am dismayed by the action taken by this substitute teacher but can assure you that I and the district have taken this matter very seriously, and action has been taken,” she said. “Please know that all students in that class were given an opportunity to speak with their guidance counselor today to discuss their concerns.”
