Wicomico County teacher accused of selling drugs on school property

A Parkside High School teacher was placed on administrative leave and charged after she was accused of selling drugs on school property, school officials said Tuesday evening.

On Nov. 14, Monica Snee, special education teacher, was charged with possession of heroin, distribution of heroin and distribution of heroin on school property, according to Wicomico County Sheriff Mike Lewis. The teacher will remain on leave pending the investigation's outcome, according to a press release from the Wicomico County Board of Education.

“The safety of our students is our highest priority each and every day,” said Donna Hanlin, superintendent of schools, in the press release. "Our school system is working cooperatively with law enforcement on its investigation. Anyone with information should contact the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office."

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Parkside Principal Kim Pinhey informed the school's families through a call home on Nov. 14, according to a press release.

“Good evening Parkside High School parents and guardians. This is Principal Kim Pinhey calling to inform you that the Wicomico County Sheriff’s Office has arrested Monica Snee, a teacher at Parkside High School, on drug distribution charges. On the afternoon of Tuesday, November 14th, the administration received information from law enforcement which resulted in our immediate notification of district administration. Ms. Snee was placed on administrative leave effective immediately and is not teaching, pending the outcome of the judicial process as well as the school system's administrative investigation," said Pinhey on the call home according to a press release.

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"Every day, you trust your children to our care, and our number one priority is the safety of our students. It is a responsibility that we do not take lightly. Please be assured I will always take immediate action anytime there appears to have been a violation of the trust between students and educators. Please take time to speak to your child about this matter. If any student or parent has information about this situation, please contact the Wicomico County Sheriff's Office. If you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you."

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