# Therapist Strikes 5-Year-Old with Lunchbox at School

> Tennessee therapist accused of hitting child with hard lunchbox at school.
- Title: Therapist Strikes 5-Year-Old with Lunchbox at School
- Summary: Tennessee therapist accused of hitting child with hard lunchbox at school. Jennifer Reynolds, 54, was arrested for allegedly striking a 5-year-old with a…
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- Source: Law & Crime — https://lawandcrime.com/crime/therapist-assigned-to-help-boy-with-anxiety-strikes-5-year-old-in-the-face-with-hard-lunchbox-at-school-sheriff-says
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## Incident at Rhea Elementary
A Tennessee woman was recently arrested after attacking a child with a lunchbox, Volunteer State law enforcement says.
## Jennifer Reynolds accused
Jennifer Reynolds, 54, stands accused of aggravated child abuse, according to the Henry County Sheriff's Department.
## Date and location
The incident occurred on Oct. 6 at Rhea Elementary School in Paris, a small town some 60 miles west of Clarksville.
## Alleged attack details
That day, Reynolds allegedly used a hard lunchbox to hit a 5-year-old on the right side of the student's face, authorities said.
## Student's parents notified
The student's parents said they were notified immediately afterward, according to Jackson-based ABC and CBS affiliate WBBJ.
## Student taken to nurse
Following the alleged violence, Reynolds was escorted off campus and the student was taken to the school nurse, the parents said.
## Mother's statement
The school has seemed to be right on top of everything, so as far as him returning back to Rhea, we do feel comfortable with that.
## Mother's decision
We will no longer be using that ABA company moving forward.
## Reynolds arrested
Reynolds was arrested two days after the attack, quickly posted bond and was released hours after she was booked.
## Next court date
The defendant is next slated to appear in court on Oct. 20.
## Key takeaway

Jennifer Reynolds, 54, was arrested for allegedly striking a 5-year-old with a hard lunchbox at Rhea Elementary School in Paris, Tennessee, on Oct. 6, 2026.