Florence High Teacher Arrested in Mobile

 

We reported a few days ago that Florence High School instructor Cy Stanford Ellis had an outstanding warrant for domestic abuse in Mobile County. On February 27th, he was arrested in Mobile on the charge involving his wife.

Several have asked Ellis' employment status. While we don't know if he is still officially on the faculty, this might be a very good time to take leave and also take stock of his marriage and anger issues. When similar issues have cropped up in the Muscle Shoals system, teachers have been assigned non-classroom duties.

We have faith that Dr. Jimmy Shaw will make the right decision. Our personal opinion? Ellis needs to be in employment that doesn't involve our children.

Florence High Teacher has Outstanding Warrant

 

After the recent investigation into alleged violent behavior by a Hibbett Intermediate School teacher, we've been informed of a situation that should be troubling for more than one reason. A Florence High science teacher has a current warrant issued by the City of Mobile.

Cy Stanford Ellis, 35 (dob 3/17/85), was arrested in that South Alabama city on a charge of Third Degree Domestic Violence, but failed to appear on his court date. Consequently, a warrant was issued for the Killen man's arrest on both charges.

From Ellis' online bio:

I received my BS in Chemistry with a minor in Biology from The University of North Alabama. I began teaching at Florence High School in August of 2018. I teach a number of science classes including: Physical Science, Environmental Science, Human Anatomy and Physiology, as well as a number of virtual science classes.

Whether the charge resulted from spousal, child, or some other family abuse, it needs to be cleared up. We don't believe the Florence School system supports this kind of behavior. We've always admired Dr. Jimmy Shaw for his leadership and consider it very sad when problems like this arise.

That being said, abuse of anyone should not be tolerated, but abuse of family is a special kind of crime that can affect generations. Prayers for this man's wife and children.