Lake Linden teacher placed on administrative leave as investigation continues

LAKE LINDEN, Mich. (WLUC) - A situation regarding a Houghton County teacher’s non-disciplinary paid leave has caused a stir in the community. On Nov. 5, TV6 received a tip claiming the Lake Linden Hubbell Public Schools district had “quietly” removed Heather French, an art and Middle/High School English teacher, for being inappropriate with students. We emailed LLHPS Superintendent and High School Principal Emily Geiger the same day, asking for clarification. We received her reply Monday afternoon, ahead of the school’s regular board meeting. It reads: