PLAQUEMINE — A woman was found guilty of battery on an educator after punching an elementary school principal at a basketball game.

Alessia Parker, 33, was arrested in January 2025. Officials said one of her children kept running onto the court during the game, with teachers and school officials attempting to stop the child multiple times. 

When the principal approached Parker about the child running onto the court, Parker punched her; officials said she had minor injuries, including a busted lip.

Assistant District Attorney Cassidy Smith Hilliard said video of the entire game, beyond the incident, showed the child being hit with a basketball and running onto the three-point line, in some instances.

A jury returned the guilty verdict within less than half an hour, which Hilliard said reinforces the standard that attacking teachers or school administration will not be tolerated.

"We feel we need to stand up for our educators," Hilliard said.

Jamecia Godchaux, 37, was also arrested in this incident.