Teacher Banned For Drinking, Dancing Macarena In Class

A U.K. teacher named Alice Ashton has been banned from teaching in Wales after a hearing found her guilty of unacceptable professional conduct. Ashton was accused of swearing at pupils, dancing the Macarena under the influence of alcohol, and having a 2023 drink-driving conviction. The Education Workforce Council panel heard testimonies from pupils and school staff, leading to Ashton’s removal from the school system indefinitely. Ashton, who did not attend the hearing, may reapply after two years. The investigation was prompted by a parent’s concerns, with pupils reporting Ashton’s alcohol smell, inappropriate language, and erratic behavior during a lesson. (Bbc)