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Archive for the “Social Studies” Category

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(12/18/08 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Elizabeth Gaddy, 45, a 7th-grade social studies teacher at Callaway Middle School in Hogansville, Georgia has reportedly been charged with aggravated child molestation, child molestation and enticing a child for indecent purposes.

It is alleged that Gaddy had a sexual relationship with a 13-year-old male student.

Elizabeth Gaddy

It is alleged that Gaddy had been having sexual contact with the both for several months with some of the alleged behavior occurring at Gaddy’s home in Hogansville and also on dirt roads in Troup County.

Reportedly Gaddy had been on administrative leave since Nov. 20 while school officials conducted an investigation of her professional conduct.

Gaddy came to the attention of authorities by way of parents concerns about the teacher’s behavior.

Reportedly Gaddy is being held in the Troup County Jail without bond and has a court date set for February 12, 2009.

10/19/09 – Guilty Plea and Sentencing

With jury selection set to begin today in the trial of Elizabeth Gaddy she pleaded guilty to child molestation in a plea deal with prosecutors, who dropped two additional charges.

Following her plea, Gaddy was sentenced to twenty years in prison with five years to serve.

Gaddy will be required to register as a sex offender.

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(09/30/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Zachary George, 26, a former history and social studies teacher and assistant football coach at Chouteau High School in Chouteau, Oklahoma has reportedly been arrested on allegations of the sexual assault of a 17-year-old female student.

Zachary George

Reportedly, George has been charged with child sexual abuse.

It is alleged that George touched the girl’s breasts and vaginal area and had her touch him.

It is further alleged that he later asked her for oral sex.

Reportedly, the incidents are alleged to have taken place on August 26th and 27th, shortly after the beginning of the new school year, which was George’s first with the Chouteau School District.

On August 28, the school district received a formal complaint against George and the school superintendent suspended George that same day. Reportedly, George immediately tendered his resignation. Rather than accept George’s resignation, the school board voted to terminate George at its next scheduled meeting.

George’s next court appearance is scheduled for October 15th.

Following his arrest and booking, George was released on $10,000 bond.

Prior to beginning work in Chouteau, George reportedly worked as a teacher and coach in the Kellyville, Oklahoma and Vinita, Oklahoma school districts.

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(07/27/09 – Initial BadBadTeacher.com Report)

Anthony Ruiz, 34, a former social studies teacher at Eagle Rock School in Estes Park, Colorado has reportedly been arrested on allegations of the sexual assault of a 16-year-old female student.

Anthony Ruiz

Ruiz was arrested last week on one count of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust.

Reportedly Ruiz came to the attention of authorities when the alleged victim called a member of the school staff and told them about the alleged incident. School officials in turn contacted Child Protective Services and the Larimer County Sheriff’s Department.

It is alleged that Ruiz sexually assaulted the girl once during the month of May and as a result she became pregnant.

Reportedly the alleged victim left the school for academic reasons earlier this month and is now living at the family home in California . Eagle Rock School is reportedly a year-round, residential and full-scholarship school enrolling people ages 15-17 from around the country.

A school spokesperson has indicated that Ruiz was fired Friday night after investigators told school officials that they had interview Ruiz and that he had confirmed in the police interview the girl’s allegations.

Following his arrest Ruiz was reportedly being held without bail in the Larimer County Detention Center.

07/31/09 – Charges Officially Filed

Anthony Ruiz has reportedly been officially charged with sexual assault by a person in a position of trust and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

There are no other allegations of sexual assault against Ruiz and he is reportedly free on $5,000 bond with his first court appearance set for this morning.

08/10/09 – Ruiz Can Move To Florida and Leave Country

Apparently without objection from the Larimer County District Attorney’s Office, Judge Jolene Blair has allowed Anthony Ruiz to not only move to Miami, Floria she has also allowed him to travel to the Dominican Republic for a family vacation.

Ruiz is supposed to travel back to Larimer County for his next court appearance September 22.

09/23/09 – Preliminary Hearing

On Tuesday, preliminary hearing was held for Anthony Ruiz and the judge ruled there is enough evidence against Ruiz to support the charge of sexual assault on a minor by a person in a position of trust and to send the case to trial.

Ruiz will appear in court again on November 20th for arraignment.

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