Yadkinville teacher assistant charged with child abuse

Yadkin County Schools officials said they were made aware of allegations of misconduct made against Ivey S. Pauca, a staff member of Yadkinville Elementary School, last Friday, May 24. District administration immediately began investigating the incident, and there is also a pending investigation by law enforcement personnel.

According to the Yadkinville Police Department, an “incident involving an assault on a juvenile at Yadkinville Elementary School” was reported.

“During the investigation evidence was obtained that the juvenile was assaulted by a teacher’s assistant, Ivey Shouse Pauca. Pauca was charged with one misdemeanor count of Assault on a child under 12 and one misdemeanor count of child abuse.

Pauca was employed as a teacher assistant in YCS from January 7, 2020 to July 21, 2022. Pauca resigned to work in another school district and was reemployed in YCS on October 3, 2023. On May 24, Pauca resigned her position as teacher assistant.

“The administration of Yadkin County Schools will continue to cooperate fully with law enforcement in the investigation (and prosecution, if applicable) of any allegations of misconduct against an employee of Yadkin County Schools,” said a Yadkin County School official.

Pauca was served with a warrant for arrest on May 28 and received a written promise to appear in court. Pauca is scheduled to appear in Yadkin County Court on June 26.