Hannibal teacher placed on administrative leave

HANNIBAL, Mo. — Susan Johnson, Superintendent of Hannibal Public Schools, announced Friday in a public release that Gretchen O’Bryan, teacher at Early Childhood Center, was placed on paid administrative leave due to an issue reported of a physical nature. 

The Division of Family Services has completed an investigation and determined the report to be unfounded but the Hannibal Police Department is still investigating the situation.

“The safety of our students is always our top priority and we are fully cooperating with the Hannibal Police Department,” Johnson said. “The school district and Board of Education has no additional information to provide at this time. Thank you for your understanding and continued support.”