a florida teacher’s aide who was brutally attacked by a 270-pound student earlier this year is living off donations until she can find a new line of work.
naydich, 58, said she is having difficulty resolving her workers’ compensation case. although she returned to work in august with a different title, she was placed on an unpaid leave of absence just two days into her new role.
“i was attacked on february 21st and i feel like i’m just constantly being attacked,” naydich said, referring to the struggle to get back on her feet and frustration with what she says is a lack of support from the local school district.
naydich, who has a son and daughter, said she is living off
gofundme donations organized by a friend, which has accumulated more than
$122,000 since late february.
according to naydich, she suffered five broken ribs, loss of hearing in one ear, a severe concussion and cognitive issues. she has seen doctors to help diagnose some of the neurological symptoms she is suffering from.
“unfortunately, a lot of my injuries that are not visible i’m going to have for the rest of my life,” she said.