Abigail Zwerner, the Richneck Elementary teacher who was shot by her first grade student in January, resigned her position with the school division effective June 12, according to a spokeswoman for Newport News Public Schools.
The division sent Zwerner a standard exit letter on May 22, which spokeswoman Michelle Price said is sent out to all teachers who are not returning the following year. Price said Zwerner notified the school division in a March 13 email of her intent not to return. June 12 was the last day of work for all teachers on a 10-month contract.
The exit letter is a standard communication sent out once an employee’s separation has been processed, Price said. It includes information such as the effective date of separation, a note to turn in their employee identification badge and other reminders.
