On August 10, Derek Fierro admitted to Chicago police that he "punched his dog to death because it refused to get into a bathtub". He was then charged with aggravated cruelty to animals.

http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/chi-police-man-beat-dog-to-death-for-refusing-bath-20120810,0,6287266.story

Derek is is a teacher at Eugene Field Elementary School in the 7000 block of North Ashland Avenue. If you feel like someone that is capable of beating his pet dog to death should not be allowed to teach children, then please take a moment to sign this petition.

Also please take a moment to forward this petition to your friends, post it on your Facebook and Twitter and spread the word so that the Chicago Public Schools will understand the severity of this incident and permanently terminate any employment of Derek Fierro.