Former Teacher Arrested

A 38 year old former Blackwell school teacher has been charged with a felony count of child neglect and possession of meth and marijuana. Heather Renee Hammer appeared in Kay County District Court after being arrested in December by Blackwell police. The Blackwell Police report responding to a call at a home in Blackwell for a domestic disturbance. The drugs were discovered in the home as were Hammers two minor children. She was a second grade teacher, but has since resigned. Hammer is free on a $15,000 bond.