Lanier HS staff member accused of inappropriate relationship with student

Former Rockdale teacher accused of inappropriate relationship with student and possessing child pornography

Rockdale, Texas (FOX 44/KWKT) -- The Rockdale Independent School District announced Tuesday that a former teacher has turned herself in to Rockdale Police to face allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student. The allegations first surfaced in September of 2023 against Shawnee Despain, who taught at Rockdale High School. The school district suspended Despain immediately and started an internal investigation. Shawnee Despain The R…

Former Rockdale ISD employee turns herself in for ‘inappropriate relationship with a student’

ROCKDALE, Texas (KXAN) -- A former Rockdale Independent School District employee turned herself into law enforcement on Tuesday for two counts "related to an inappropriate relationship with a student," according to a news release from Rockdale ISD. According to the district, the woman, identified as Shawnee Despain, resigned from her position on Sept. 27. The district became aware of the allegations on Sept. 21 and took "immediate and decisive a…

Lanier HS staff member accused of inappropriate relationship with student

Lanier High School is investigating a report of an inappropriate relationship between a student and a staff member, Principal Dr. Rick Flores said in a letter to parents on Monday.Flores said the employee, who was not named in the letter, is no longer on campus.The letter adds that SAISD is cooperating with a police investigation. The investigation’s findings will be reported to the Texas Education Agency.“Please know, allegations of this nature…

San Antonio ISD investigating alleged staff relationship with student

Staff member is no longer on campus in wake of investigation, principal says.