Ex-Rochester teacher sues to get job back, alleges ADA violations and retaliation

By: Staff Report

Outlets: Seacoast Online

Published: October 23, 2026

Words: 829

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago


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ROCHESTER — A former Rochester elementary school teacher has filed a federal lawsuit claiming the school district violated the Americans with Disabilities Act and wrongfully terminated him after he repeatedly raised concerns about a disruptive student.

Ryan Manning, an Army veteran who taught first and fifth grade at Chamberlain Street School from 2024 to 2026, filed the lawsuit Oct. 16 seeking to get his job back at the school as well as back …

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