Teacher accused of exposing himself in front of students in Bronx classroom

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Wednesday, January 15, 2025 5:53PM
Teacher accused of exposing himself to kids at Bronx school
A teacher is under arrest and facing charges in the Bronx.

CLAREMONT, Bronx (WABC) -- A teacher was arrested for allegedly exposing himself in front of students inside a Bronx classroom.

Dana Barschdorf, 44, was charged with two counts of attempted lewdness inside P.S. 723 on Webster Avenue in the Claremont section Tuesday morning.

He was reported by other staff to the police.

The school serves students with autism in kindergarten through 4th grade.

The Department of Education released the following statement:

"This alleged behavior is completely unacceptable. This employee has been reassigned pending an investigation."

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