Apex High School teacher resigns after video appears to show him choking student

APEX, N.C. (WTVD) -- An Apex High School teacher has resigned after a video appeared to show him choking a student.

Brian Kelley resigned effective June 15, according to Wake County schools spokeswoman Lisa Luten.

Kelley was suspended with pay since May 25, when the video of the incident surfaced online.

Kelly, who was hired in 2004, taught Healthful Living and coached track.

An Apex High School teacher has been suspended after a video appeared to show him choking a student.