GREENVILLE — The viral video of a Greenville High School employee pulling a special needs student’s hair by her hair has gone viral, with more than 2 million views and outrage. Kesha Williams posted the video to her Facebook page on Thursday. She said that she did it because she has a special-needs child at the school and she would want another parent to do the exact same. Williams, who is a mother to three children at the school said that her other daughter was sent the video by the student via AirDrop. The video was then sent to Williams by her daughter, who decided to post it. Williams’ daughter received another video on Thursday. It shows an adult hitting the child and then restrainting her in her lap. Lekesha Redmon confirmed that her daughter, Greenville High School student, was dragged in the video. She referred all questions and concerns to her attorney who stated it was too soon to make a statement. Patrice Guilfoyle spokeswoman for Mississippi Department of Education. She said that the department was investigating the incident and would take the appropriate actions. Superintendent Leeson Taylor and Everett Chinn, the district’s spokesman, declined to answer questions regarding the employment status of the woman in the video. Chinn confirmed that the woman in the video is a Greenville School district employee but couldn’t confirm if the child was special needs. Chinn stated that they are working with local law enforcement to obtain witness statements from the students and adults shown in the video. Greenville Assistance Police Chief Michael Merchant stated that no charges have been filed against him and that the incident remains under investigation. All other questions were referred to the school district. The school district allows corporal punishment, but with some restrictions. The principal must give permission, and the corporal punishment must be administered in his office by a licensed employee. Taylor said that the district was aware of two videos but that “another video emerged” and Taylor didn’t specify the video. Williams posted only two videos. Williams claimed that someone from the school district sent her two more videos, which she couldn’t play so she didn’t post them. Williams said that her daughter was in the same school as the other student. Williams stated that although she is developmentally delayed, she can understand real well. “This child is not a normal child. She doesn’t speak well and you can’t understand her words,” Taylor stated. Taylor also confirmed that, despite social media rumors, no student was suspended for recording or releasing the video. Taylor said that she wanted to thank the student who recorded it. Jody Owens, the managing attorney of the Southern Poverty Law Center, in Mississippi said that violent acts such as those shown in the video “contribute a negative school climate”, normalize violence, and promote fear, anxiety, among students and teachers. The SPLC also encouraged the district to engage staff, students, parents, and community members in dialogue about improving the school climate. To support this important work, you can make a regular donation to the SPLC today as part of the Spring Member Drive. Our reporters give a human face to policy’s impact on everyday Mississippians by listening more closely and understanding their communities. To ensure that our work is aligned with the priorities and needs of all Mississippians, we are listening to you. Click the button below to let us know what you think.