Disgraced Teacher dismissed in 2023 Amidst Abuse Scandal
In a twist of events, ST, the 35-year-old woman who made headlines for abusing a male student at a Grobogan SMP, was dismissed from her teaching post as early as December 2023. The school took this step following the initial reports of the abuse.
The headmaster of the SMP, Eko, confirmed the dismissal, stating, "Bu ST was let go effective from December 23, 2023." In an interview held at his office on Friday (January 10, 2025), Eko explained that the school took immediate action after rumors of the abuse started circulating. He promptly clarified the situation with both ST and the local community.
The headmaster disclosed that ST’s dismissal was not just due to the abuse allegations but also because she was in the midst of her teaching profession certification course at the time. "I fired her because she was taking the PPG course. I didn’t want her schedule to get messed up, so I dismissed her," Eko stated firmly.
In a surprising turn of events, ST admitted to the authorities that the victim, identified by the initial ‘Y’, was her foster child. Despite ST’s dismissal, the school has allowed ‘Y’ to continue his education, putting his future ahead of the past incident.
Eko clarified, "Both parties were called in, and ‘Y’ was confirmed to be ST’s foster child. He’s still attending classes, not accounting for the turmoil happening. We have minimum competency standards. If not met, there are remedial classes. Many students have to retake exams."
The school head emphasized that any further incidents involving ‘Y’ and ST, including the march 2024 event where ‘Y’ was found at ST’s house with signs of abuse, were beyond their jurisdiction. "That incident happened in September 2024, after ‘Y’ had graduated. It’s no longer our responsibility, nor the educational department’s. We too, are victims here," Eko stressed.
Meanwhile, the local hamlet chief, Supar, confirmed that ST no longer teaches at their school but couldn’t confirm if she has resumed teaching elsewhere. He mentioned having seen ST in a local Scout uniform, suggesting she might have found another teaching post, possibly in a different region.
Earlier reports surfaced online about a religious teacher caught inappropriately interacting with a student. ‘Y’ is currently undergoing mental health treatment at a nearby pesantren.
