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1st Grade Teacher Found Drunk in Classroom Bathroom
Teacher left school to buy alcohol, crashed car, then refused to leave bathroom where found drunk.
In brief
Teacher left school to buy alcohol, crashed car, then refused to leave bathroom where found drunk. Katharine Viviano, a 50-year-old 1st grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in McMurray, Pennsylvania, was found drunk in her classroom bathroom after leaving school to purchase alcohol at a liquor store…
Katharine Viviano
Katharine Viviano, 50, is a 1st grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in McMurray, Pennsylvania.
Charged with Public Drunkenness
Viviano was charged with public drunkenness and similar misconduct after police found her drunk in her first grade classroom bathroom.
Found Drunk in Classroom
Another teacher found Viviano slurring words, glassy-eyed, and smelling of alcohol in her classroom bathroom.
Refused to Leave Bathroom
Viviano allegedly refused to leave the bathroom and was barely able to walk after being found.
Left School to Buy Alcohol
Viviano left Pleasant Valley Elementary School earlier that day and was seen buying alcohol at a liquor store.
Crashed Car at School
Viviano allegedly crashed into another car while trying to park at the school after returning from the liquor store.
School Response
The school district initially thought Viviano had a medical episode but acknowledged she was charged with public drunkenness.
Students Moved to Playground
First graders were moved to the playground by school staff after Viviano was found drunk in the bathroom.
Viviano's Admission
After being coaxed out of the bathroom, Viviano admitted to drinking vodka earlier that day.
Police Investigation
Police investigated the incident, which happened on Oct. 8, 2026, and said Viviano left school just before 11 a.m.
Liquor Store Video
Viviano was seen on video from a liquor store surveillance camera buying alcohol at Fine Wine and Good Spirits.
School Statement
The school district said it initially believed Viviano was having a medical episode but acknowledged she was charged with public drunkenness.
Next Steps
Viviano's next court date was not publicly available, and it was unclear if she was taken into custody or booked into jail.
In short
Katharine Viviano, a 50-year-old 1st grade teacher at Pleasant Valley Elementary School in McMurray, Pennsylvania, was found drunk in her classroom bathroom after leaving school to purchase alcohol at a liquor store.
