Corsicana Teacher Recovering After Classroom Attack

A Navarro County educator, Candra Rogers, the Assistant Principal at Collins Intermediate School, is recovering at home following an incident last week where she was injured by a student. The school district characterized the event as a "classroom disruption" involving fewer than ten students, but specific details regarding the circumstances leading to the incident remain undisclosed. Rogers was airlifted to a Dallas-area hospital for treatment but has since been discharged and is now recuperating at home. During a recent school board meeting, a board member expressed the community's support for Rogers, urging prayers for her complete recovery and for the well-being of students and staff at Collins. However, concerns were raised by parents regarding the safety of educators and students. Parent Terry Garner emphasized the need for better protection for teachers and criticized the lack of communication with parents about such incidents. District officials have confirmed that the student involved in the incident has been detained, with charges pending. They have opted to withhold further details as the investigation continues. In response to the situation, the district is organizing a "Jeans Day" fundraiser, scheduled for Friday, with all proceeds directed to support the Rogers family. Additionally, they are collecting gift cards to assist the family during this challenging time.