Teacher leaves position after being attacked by students at public school in Olímpia A teacher who gave up her position after being bitten and kicked by students at a municipal school in Olímpia (SP) says that, more than a year after suffering the attacks, she still uses controlled medication to sleep. Heloisa Barbara Cevada Esperandio, 67, was the target of violence while working in a classroom in February 2025. 📲 Join the g1 Rio Preto and Araçatuba channel on WhatsApp She, who despite being retired decided to continue her activities, bears the consequences of the episode. At the time, the teacher was attacked by two second-year elementary school students. In one of the disagreements between the students, the teacher tried to separate them and was hit by kicks and bites. Heloisa Barbara Cevada Esperandio, 67 years old, was attacked by students at a school in Olímpia (SP) Personal file To g1, Heloisa said she worked in the public service for 31 years. Even with extensive experience, the consequences of the decision to leave the activity at the Olímpia school and the attacks have not yet been fully overcome. "Emotionally, to this day, it is delicate and sometimes I cry. I've been to therapy, I've seen a psychiatrist and a psychologist. This year, I went for psychoanalysis and, unfortunately, I still haven't felt the results", he says. Teacher asks for dismissal after being attacked by students at school in Olímpia (SP) Personal file The Municipal Department of Education of Olímpia clarified that, at the time, the appropriate administrative measures were adopted; among them the registration, investigation and monitoring of the complaint, the reception of those involved, the pedagogical guidelines and the monitoring of the multidisciplinary team. (Check the full note below.) The teacher also reported that she used antidepressants for a long period. Currently, she can only relax and rest at night if she takes a medication capable of helping to induce sleep. "I stopped taking antidepressants on my own, but I use sleeping pills. I can't sleep without it", concludes the professional. Teacher asks for dismissal after being attacked by students at school in Olímpia (SP) Personal file 6 out of 10 teachers are attacked Heloisa's situation is not considered an isolated case. A survey carried out this year by the Centro do Professorado Paulista (CPP) with teachers showed that 65.6% of those interviewed have already suffered some type of aggression within public schools in the state of São Paulo. Heloisa Barbara Cevada Esperandio, 67 years old, was attacked by students at a school in Olímpia (SP) Personal file The research carried out by the CPP in January 2025 interviewed 1,440 teachers in the state of São Paulo. Of this total, 65.6% reported having already suffered some type of aggression at school. READ MORE: Mother reports to the police that her daughter had broken ribs after being attacked by students at a state school Teenager launches fireworks at police base and publishes video with phrase: 'It was just a warning' Autistic teenager with intellectual disability has a broken arm after being attacked by students at a state school, says mother Among those interviewed, 50% work in the state network, 40.2% in municipal schools and 7.9% in the private network. "Psychological violence is one of the biggest concerns for teachers today because it happens constantly and often goes unnoticed by outsiders. Reports usually involve pushing, aggression during conflicts in the classroom, throwing objects, attempts at physical intimidation and, in more serious cases, direct aggression committed by students", commented the president of the CPP, Silvio dos Santos Martins. Silvio dos Santos Martins is director of the CPP in the state of São Paulo Personal file The São Paulo State Department of Education reported that it monitors the routine of state schools on a daily basis through the Program for Improving Coexistence and School Protection. The initiative establishes support and monitoring strategies for teaching and management teams in the teaching-learning process. Check out the details below. According to the CPP survey, around 66% of respondents are between 45 and 74 years old. "When a professional starts to work in fear, it affects their mental health, their self-esteem and their quality of life. We received reports from educators who developed anxiety, stress, emotional exhaustion and even had to leave the profession. Many take this concern into their homes, also affecting their family life. The most serious thing is that this scenario ends up discouraging them from remaining in the teaching career", concludes Silvio. Teacher asks for dismissal after being attacked by students at school in Olímpia (SP) Personal file Gender vulnerability The survey found that the feeling of insecurity is greater among women and lower among men within educational institutions. Teachers also lead the ranking of attacks suffered, being subjected to psychological, moral and verbal violence. Teacher asks for dismissal after being attacked by students at school in Olímpia (SP) Personal file Initial plugin text See more news from the region on g1 Rio Preto and Araçatuba VIDEOS: check out the reports from TV TEM