Citizen Staff Writer

By HEIDI ROWLEY hrowley@tucsoncitizen.com

A Thornydale Elementary School teacher is being investigated after collapsing Thursday in her class.

Pima County Deputy Dawn Barkman said deputies found the teacher being treated by medical professionals. They smelled alcohol on her and tested her, Barkman said. She said the teacher tested positive for having alcohol in her blood.

Barkman did not have the teacher’s name or know what time the incident occurred.

She said deputies often respond to medical calls at school.

The investigating deputies will give the information to the Pima County Attorney’s Office, which will determine whether criminal charges will be filed.

A call to Marana Unified School District for information on the teacher’s status was not returned.

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