Paraprofessional pleads guilty to assaulting first grade student with shoe

Mount Clemens, MI - Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido announced that Kimberley Horen, a former paraprofessional at Forest Park Elementary in Eastpointe, MI, pled guilty as charged to Assault and Battery for striking a child with a shoe.

On Tuesday, July 8, 2025, Horen, a 55-year-old woman from Eastpointe, pled guilty to Assault and Battery, a 93-day misdemeanor before Judge Kathleen G. Galen in Eastpointe's 38th District Court. Upon successful completion of 12-months probation, continued anger management counseling, and Wyatt's Law registration, Horen's conviction will be reduced to Attempt Assault and Battery.

Horen is scheduled for a pre-sentence hearing on Friday, September 19, 2025 before Judge Galen.

"Paraprofessionals play a vital role in supporting students, particularly those with special needs. When that responsibility is not upheld, it is important that there are consequences. This guilty plea reflects that the defendant's actions were completely unacceptable. Our office remains committed to protecting all students in Macomb County," said Macomb County Prosecutor Peter J. Lucido.

On October 18, 2024, a parent reported her 6-year-old child, who is autistic, was assaulted by a member of the staff at his school. After an internal investigation by Eastpointe Schools Administration, Horen was found to have removed the child's shoe and used it to strike them in the head. Horen was fired as a result of the incident.

The Macomb County Prosecutor's office represents the people. We are committed to achieving justice and following the laws of the State of Michigan. All that are accused of a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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Macomb County Prosecutor's Office

Contact: Esther Wolfe

Office: 586-469-5737

Cell: 586-842-4421

Email: [email protected]