A former Texas high school educator named “Teacher of the Year” is expected to be fired after he was accused of having an “ongoing relationship” with a teenage student.
Brandyn Hargrove, 43, a teacher at Brazoswood High School in Clute, was arrested Dec. 21 on six counts of sexual assault of a child, four counts of indecency with a child by touching and two counts of indecency with a child by exposure , KPRC reported.
The school district placed Hargrove on administrative leave in September when it was notified that the alleged victim, now in her 30s, told police she had an “ongoing relationship” with the teacher from ages 15 to 17.
The incident happened off campus, Clute Police Chief James Fitch said after a two-year investigation, adding witnesses played a key role in the investigation, according to ABC 13.
“Unfortunately, this is happening more and more these days,” Fitch said. “Since then we have had other laws in force, inappropriate relationships between educators and students were not in force at that time. But your kids go to school and you trust the teacher with that and then something like this happens.
The top cop added that police “are aware of any other victims,” KHOU reported. He urged anyone who may have been a victim to contact the department.
Brandyn Hargrove, 43, a former Teacher of the Year in Texas, faces multiple criminal charges related to his alleged two-year sexual relationship with a girl dating back to 2007. Hargrove has been placed on administrative leave by the Brazoria County Sheriff’s Office and faces possible dismissal. . Brazosport Independent School District
The school district said in a statement that after being notified of the allegations, it “took immediate action and placed the employee on administrative leave to ensure that the employee did not come into contact with students. As a result of these charges, the district initiated an employment-related action to desegregate its employment.
“Please know that our responsibility to care for and protect the children entrusted to us is never taken lightly,” the statement continued. “Brazosport ISD expects the highest standards of professionalism and integrity from its employees to ensure a safe learning environment.”
Parents and sources told KPRC that Hargrove is a former Teacher of the Month and respected Teacher of the Year in the community, where many parents say he and his family are well known.
The former Teacher of the Year faces six counts of sexual assault on a child, four counts of indecency with a child by touching and two counts of indecency with a child by exposure. Brazosport Independent School District
“He has won many awards. He sits on our educational foundation for the district,” said Mike Walls, whose son is a current student and whose oldest son had Hargrove as a teacher several years ago.
“I think every parent cares about this,” he told the outlet. Hargrove was booked into the Brazoria County Jail and later released on a $240,000 bond.
Brazoswood Middle School in Clute. Google Maps
Under the law, Hargrove will remain on paid leave until the board meets later this month to take action to terminate his employment contract.
His attorney, Aaron Perry, declined to comment to KPRC about the charges, which have no statute of limitations.
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