Dana Goodman
Posted by Webmaster in Administrators, Delaware, Hall of Shame, High Schools, ME-FV
(05/05/08 – Initial BBT Report)
Dana I. Goodman, 38, principal of Sussex Central High School in Georgetown, Delaware has been arrested and charged with numerous counts alleging the rape and continual sexual abuse of a 17-year-old female student.
Following his arrest Goodman was being held in the Sussex Correctional Institution in lieu of $331,000 cash bail on 30 counts of fourth-degree rape and continual sexual abuse of a child.
Goodman came to the attention of authorities by way of an anonymous letter received by school officials on Thursday. The letter indicated that Goodman and the alleged victim were seen together in various locations and not on school business.
When Goodman arrived at the school Friday morning he was met by police who questioned him and subsequently transported him to jail.
Police say that the sexual contact, which was consensual, began in the early part of January and that the last contact was approximately a week ago. Reportedly the alleged incidents occurred at various locations in Kent and Sussex counties, including in Goodman’s vehicle and various motels.
Goodman who has been the principal of Susses Central High School for the past two years has been suspended without pay, pending further action by the school board.
11/15/08 – Sentencing
Dana Goodman, who on September 3rd pleaded guilty to two counts of fourth-degree rape and one count each of endangering the welfare of a child and official misconduct has been sentenced.
Goodman clutching a Bible and speaking of his renewed Christian faith and saying “I made a mistake, and I’m truly sorry.” was sentenced to 15 years in prison, with all but four years suspended to be followed by six months of work release.
Goodman’s attorney had asked for probation or work release in light of Goodman’s educational background, lack of prior offenses and future potential.
References:
Former principal to serve 4 years (11/15/08)
Former Principal Pleads Guilty to Sex With Student (09/04/08)
School looks to return to normal (05/05/08)
Sussex Central High principal charged with rape of minor (05/03/08)
Sussex principal charged with rape (05/03/08)
GEORGETOWN: Sussex Central principal arrested (05/02/08)
Delaware principal facing sex charges (05/02/08)
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hello friends on the shore,
the bad teacher youare refering to hasn’t always been that way. granted, some of character accountability needs to be addressed. I hope he reads and truely comprehends that “BIBLE”. he holds. We all have fallen short at times, I’m surently not impling his actions should not go un-punished. My peersonal recommendation, would include, professional purity counslling. I personally know alot of his personal history. not being involved in this matter I can only speak of his past.
I pray for those who where the victoms of such demeaning behavior and hope all families involved. Can recover mentally, physically and emotionally. I lift the school
district as a whole, to more forward in strength and wisdom.
A PARENT OF TWO FORMER STUDENTS
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He was my principal last year. He did a lot for the school, but he was cocky, full of himself, and would only remember the names of the football players. He would often make inappropriate comments, but this was unexpected. Unfortunately, this has happened again. The people of this site might want to look into what has recently happened with the social studies teacher John Thompson. He was my history teacher in my sophomore year. He was a much cooler guy, but obviously not very smart. Support Goodman and Know one Knows, just shut up. Jesus. Goodman was an administrator and was supposed to be setting an example. The humiliation that the girl must be feeling and will always have to deal with is punishment in itself. Yeah, she knew better, but it’s easy for young people to be influence by authority. Anyway, thanks to those two men, I now come from a school that will be known for its uncontrollable lust and rape, among other things. Yay.
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he was a mean grumpy round man and he is guilty as charged rite nasty. didnt he just get married anyway? why he gon mess wit a student thats desperate