Loudoun County elementary school teacher charged with hitting student

An elementary school teacher allegedly hit a student in Loudoun County on Thursday.

The Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office said in a Friday news release that 49-year-old Valerie Bowen, a resident of Ashburn and a teacher at Horizon Elementary School, located at 46665 Broadmore Dr., reportedly assaulted a student.

A school resource officer was informed of the alleged assault, prompting an investigation into the altercation.

Bowen was issued a summons and charged with assault and battery. She is expected to appear in court.

Anyone with information related to the incident is asked to call the sheriff’s office at (703) 777-1021.

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