Woman Posed as Substitute Teacher, Made Racist Remarks to Students

A Wisconsin woman has been charged after allegedly posing as a substitute teacher at her former high school and making offensive remarks to students. Amy Jones, 23, conned her way into Rufus King High School in Milwaukee on September 24, taking advantage of a day when substitute teachers were needed to cover for absent staff.

During three class periods, Jones allegedly divided students by race and gender, using profane language and racial slurs, according to court documents. Prosecutors stated she called white students "motherf–kers," referred to one student as "a fat boy," and asked female students if they wanted to become "strippers or hookers."

Jones also reportedly told students it was acceptable to go to jail, bragging about having prior felony convictions. Students eventually reported her to school officials, who escorted her from the premises. Six days later, when questioned by police, Jones reportedly expressed excitement about the incident, describing it as something she "just wanted to f–k around" with and admitting she disliked children.

Jones has been charged with impersonating a public employee and five counts of exposing children to harmful descriptions. She faces up to 21 years in prison if convicted.

Her attorney, Michael Cerniglia, stated that Jones manages bipolar disorder and was experiencing an acute manic episode at the time, exacerbated by a delay in her prescription medication, which caused her to be off her treatment. The school's principal, Doreen Badillo, acknowledged that proper district protocols for verifying substitute teachers were not followed. She described the incident as "disturbing" and assured that the school is reviewing its security measures to prevent future occurrences.