Former Teacher Indicted

October 29, 2009

Katy ISD has confirmed that Stephen Wayne Sudduth, who was indicted on child pornography charges, was employed as a teacher at Nottingham Country Elementary School from 2000-2006.  After undergoing background and reference checks required of all new employees, he taught 5^th grade from 2000-2003 and kindergarten from 2003-2006. He submitted his resignation in April, 2006, to teach overseas in an international school. His last day of employment with Katy ISD was May 25, 2006. At the time of his resignation, there was nothing in his teaching record or experience here that gave evidence of this type behavior.

In July, 2009, Katy ISD was notified by the Texas Education Agency (TEA) that the State Board for Educator Certification (SBEC) had been informed of a recent criminal history and secured the district’s cooperation in its investigation regarding Sudduth’s teacher certification.

A link to the Attorney General’s announcement is posted at http://www.oag.state.tx.us/oagNews/release.php?id=3140

Parents who have information to share may contact with the Attorney General’s Criminal Investigations Division at 1-800-252-8011.