A Cobb County elementary school paraprofessional has been arrested and charged with drinking alcohol inside her classroom.

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Jean Warnken is accused of using a reusable plastic cup with a lid and straw to drink alcohol in classroom in front of students at Davis Elementary on March 3, according to a warrant.

We’re working to learn more about how the school is responding, on Channel 2 Action News starting at 4 p.m.

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Warnken has been charged with alcohol possession of public school grounds. She’s since been released on bond.

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The warrant lists Kristin Erbskorn, who is the school principal, as a witness for the state. The campus police officer is also listed as a witness.

Warnken was named employee of the year at Davis Elementary in 2020.

Cobb County Schools issued a statement Thursday, saying Warnken is no longer employed with the school.

“Although this person no longer works for the District, Cobb Schools police and local administration are working with a police investigation into a paraprofessional. We expect all employees to support students as professionals and uphold District policy.”