Investigation into Oak Park teacher accused of misconduct ‘nearly complete,’ school says

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“Fenwick instantly launched an impartial third-party investigation when allegations of misconduct had been delivered to our consideration in December 2021 by a Fenwick alumna,” the letter mentioned partly.

Faculty officers additionally mentioned they’re “nicely ready to take immediate and decisive motion based mostly on the findings and the details.”

Former pupil Helen Quinn-Pasin accused the instructor of wrapping his arms round her, urgent his cheeks and lips in opposition to her face and asking about her love life.

That instructor — John Quinn — is at the moment on administrative go away.

“We perceive that this course of has taken longer than any of us would love,” the letter added.

The varsity mentioned they’re unable to launch extra particular particulars concerning the investigation right now.
“What we are able to verify is that any particular person who has issues pertaining to worker misconduct at Fenwick is welcome and inspired to take part within the course of,” faculty officers mentioned.

He’s not associated to his accuser however he’s the brother of former Illinois Governor Pat Quinn.

A press release launched on behalf of Quinn says partly: “The latest accusation that John abused a Fenwick pupil over eight years in the past is categorically false… John has by no means abused a Fenwick pupil, at any time or in anyplace. John seems to be ahead to persevering with within the career to which he has devoted his whole profession.”