Flagler County Substitute Teacher Arrested on Child Abuse Charges
A substitute teacher in Flagler County, Florida, identified as Bryan Schewitz, has been arrested on child abuse charges. He is accused of kicking a student with disabilities during a behavioral episode at Matanzas High School.
Atlanta, GA, October 20, 2026 —
A substitute teacher in Flagler County, Florida, identified as Bryan Schewitz, has been arrested on child abuse charges after an allegation that he kicked a student with disabilities at Matanzas High School.
The alleged incident occurred during what was described as a behavioral episode involving the student. The available information does not specify when the episode or alleged kicking took place, or provide further details about the circumstances.
Schewitz is accused of kicking the student. The allegation has not been described in further detail, and no additional information was provided about the student’s condition or identity. The arrest and charges are reported, but the available account does not include a statement from Schewitz or information about his response to the accusation.
Details about the arresting agency, the specific charges, or any court proceedings were not provided. The information also does not say whether Schewitz was employed by a particular school district or staffing organization, or whether Matanzas High School or school officials have commented.
The case concerns an allegation involving a student with disabilities at a school. Based on the information available, no further conclusions can be drawn about what happened beyond the stated accusation and arrest. The timing of the case, the status of any investigation, and what may happen next have not been provided.
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