A teacher and coach in New Caney got arrested after she allegedly had an improper relationship with a student.
New Caney ISD police issued an arrest warrant for 35-year-old Samantha Cummings. She was in her first year of employment with the district and taught culinary arts, and coached volleyball and track.
Cummings resigned after being placed on administrative leave pending an investigation after the district received a report of alleged misconduct.
New Caney ISD released a statement to Fox 26 Houston regarding the incident:
“New Caney ISD Police executed an arrest warrant on former New Caney ISD teacher Samantha Cummings Friday, Jan. 13.
Ms. Cummings, who was charged with an improper relationship between educator and student, resigned after being placed on administrative leave pending an investigation after the district received a report of alleged misconduct. Ms. Cummings was in her first year of employment with the district and taught culinary arts and coached volleyball and track. Student safety is a top priority for New Caney ISD, and the district will always take immediate and appropriate action to protect the safety of students and staff. The district cannot comment further as this is an active investigation.”
Cummings is being held on a $75,000 bond for a second-degree felony in Montgomery County Jail, arrest records show.
