In 2024, nearly 100 educators statewide were accused of sexually exploiting children.
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Three More Texas Teachers Nabbed for Child Porn
The number of educators caught with child sexual abuse material is growing.
Former Lewisville ISD Teacher Arrested for Sexual Assault of a Child
Alainee Simonson is also accused of having an improper relationship with the student while she was a teacher at Lewisville High School-Killough.
Another Texas Teacher Charged With Sex Crimes Involving a Student
Henderson ISD teacher Kathryn Prior was caught sexting a male student via Instagram.
Laredo Educator Arrested for Production of Child Pornography
Carlos Jobany Castaneda Lechuga was a lecturer at Texas A&M International University, but has since been removed from the staff directory.
West Texas Teacher Arrested for Displaying Harmful Materials to Minors
Crane Middle School teacher Lyndell Ray Lee has since resigned from his position.
Houston Teacher Accused of 6 Child Sex Crimes
Preston Edmond Zimmerman has yet to be arrested.
Middle School Principal Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
The Liberty County Sheriff’s Office began its investigation after a mother reported the 56-year-old principal sent an inappropriate video to her child.
San Antonio Teacher Spews Hatred of Trump Supporters
Ashlee Walker is a fifth-grade teacher at El Dorado Elementary in North East ISD.
Former Teacher Faces 10 Felonies for Sexually Assaulting Student
David Rios was arrested more than two years after resigning over sexual assault allegations.