A female public school teacher in Texas has been accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student, authorities say, and involved having sex with a minor and exchanging explicit images. .
Kathryn L. Prior is a vocational agriculture education teacher at Henderson High School. arrested KETK reported Tuesday that he was charged with possession of child pornography, indecency with a child and inappropriate relationship between educator and student.
Henderson Police Department Officer said CBS19 reports that a call came in earlier this week that a 35-year-old teacher was sending emails to a male student about matters unrelated to school, prompting the alleged victim to be interviewed. .
The student reportedly said that the previous day, as Prior was driving her home from school, Prior “rubbed” her legs and genitals over her clothes, as well as touching her breasts. He is said to have given a statement.
Investigators also said the alleged victim's mother discovered sexually explicit messages and images shared between her son and Prior on her Instagram account.
When Prior was questioned about the boy's allegations and inappropriate photos, the affidavit said the teacher admitted to molesting him and exchanging messages about two weeks before his arrest.
Henderson Independent School District (ISD) released a statement confirming that an arrest had been made and that the teacher in question has been placed on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation.
Henderson ISD was informed today that a teacher at Henderson High School has been reported to authorities for allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. After an initial investigation, the police department received reports that the teacher had been arrested. HISD immediately placed the teacher on paid administrative leave pending the outcome of this matter. HISD cooperates fully with local law enforcement and remains committed to the safety and security of our students.
Pryor is currently being held in the Rusk County Jail on $150,000 bail, CBS19 reports.
