Educator Sexual Misconduct Map
Read the latest updates on news relating to sexual misconduct by educators in Texas' schools.
Educator Sexual Misconduct Map
Hundreds of Texas school employees have been accused of sex crimes involving students and other children in just the past few years. This map helps you see where these problems are happening.
Article Archive
Two More Educators Charged in Newman Academy Child Grooming Investigation
A principal and two other employees of Newman International Academy in Arlington have been arrested on charges related to sexual grooming of students. In addition, the charter school’s athletic director and two coaches are on leave while police investigate the alleged...
Former Barbers Hill ISD Teacher Arrested a Year After Indictment for Sex With Student
A former teacher for Barbers Hill Independent School District was arrested Tuesday and charged with having an “improper” sexual relationship with a student—one year after a grand jury indicted her for the felony child sex crime. Molly Colleen Spears, now 35, was a...
Another Bartlett ISD Teacher Accused of Sexual Misconduct With Student
For the second time in one month, a teacher in Bartlett Independent School District has been accused of sexual misconduct with a student. Bartlett ISD Superintendent Teddy Clevenger posted a two-page letter to Facebook on Friday afternoon, February 7, addressing...
North Texas Teacher Arrested for ‘Improper Relationship’ With Student
Another Texas teacher has been arrested and charged with sexual misconduct involving a student. Ruel “JR” Barbee, 53, was jailed Thursday on a charge of improper relationship between educator and student, a second-degree felony punishable by 2 to 20 years in prison. A...
South Texas Teacher, Coach Caught in Snapchat Sex Solicitation Sting
Federal authorities arrested a “state-recognized” South Texas teacher and coach for trying to solicit sex from a minor using the social media app Snapchat. Kenneth Mulkey, 43, was charged with attempted enticement of a minor. If convicted, he faces 10 years to life in...
Northeast Texas Teacher Charged With Sexually Assaulting a Child
A now-former northeast Texas teacher is accused of sexually assaulting a child. Jimmy Lee Hanks, 52, was arrested Monday and charged with continuous sexual abuse of a child under 14 years of age. Hanks was a teacher and coach at Wills Point High School. Superintendent...
Pastor, Substitute Teacher Arrested Again for Child Sex Crimes
UPDATED February 6 with Nall's substitute teaching employment information provided by Quitman ISD. A former East Texas pastor and substitute teacher has been arrested and charged with sexual assault of a child—his second arrest in two years for a child sex crime....
Amarillo Teacher Gets 30 Days in Jail for Sexual Contact With Student
A teacher at a private Christian school in Amarillo will serve just 30 days in jail after he admitted to sexual contact with an underage student. Kegan Matthew Abram, 29, worked as a teacher and academic monitor at Accelerate Christian School, which is run by...
Amarillo ISD Wrestling Coach Charged With Student Sex Crimes
An award-winning wrestling coach in Amarillo Independent School District is accused of sex crimes involving a student. Nicholas Jade Herrmann, 31, was arrested Friday and charged with two counts of improper relationship between educator and student—a second-degree...