Teacher in trouble for Facebook sues Ga. district
Associated Press
A former high school teacher is suing a north Georgia school district, alleging she was forced to resign over photos and expletives on her Facebook page.
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Ashley Payne claims the Barrow County school district violated state labor law because she was never told she was entitled to a hearing. Her attorney, Richard Storrs, says the 24-year-old former Apalachee High School teacher was "not made aware of her rights" and should be granted the hearing.
Barrow County school Superintendent Ron Saunders declined comment on the lawsuit because it is a personnel issue.
Payne resigned Aug. 27 after her principal questioned her about her Facebook page, which included photos of her holding wine and beer and an expletive. She had worked at the school for two years.
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