Wisconsin Woman Accused of Impersonating Teacher, Making Racist Remarks to Students

A Wisconsin woman with bipolar disorder has been arrested and charged with impersonating a public employee and five counts of exposing children to harmful descriptions. Amy L. Jones, 23, allegedly gained entry to Rufus King International High School in Milwaukee, her former school, on September 24, by posing as a substitute teacher.

Court records indicate that Jones had scouted the school and signed a substitute teacher sheet the week prior. On the day of the incident, eight teachers were absent, and the school was utilizing substitute teachers to cover classes. School office staff reportedly allowed Jones into a fifth-floor classroom after she claimed to be assigned there for the day.

Students in the classroom became suspicious when Jones allegedly began organizing them by race and gender. According to police reports, students claimed Jones used profane language, including racial slurs and sexually derogatory statements. She also reportedly bragged about having prior felony convictions and expressed indifference to going to jail.

After an actual teacher left the classroom, having set up teaching materials for the day, Jones allegedly began playing loud rap music and made derogatory comments about students' weight, appearance, race, and financial status. She is accused of calling one student "fatty" and asking students for marijuana and vapes, calling those who did not comply "lame" and "annoying."

Student-recorded videos reportedly show Jones using explicit language and describing sexual acts to male students. Documents also state that a student reported Jones making racist remarks toward white classmates, using phrases like "white as st" and "white motherf*ers."

Following the incident, students reported Jones's behavior to school staff. The principal contacted the agency that supplies substitute teachers and confirmed that Jones was not affiliated with them. Police arrested Jones and took her to the Milwaukee County Jail.

During an interview with police a few days later, Jones reportedly appeared proud of the ordeal, believing it would make her famous. The affidavit stated that Jones was excited about the prospect and "can't wait to get out." She told authorities that she trespassed because she was "bored."

Jones remains in custody awaiting an October 20 court date. The Daily Mail has reached out to Rufus King International High School and the Milwaukee Police Department for comment.