Teacher Sex in Alabama

If you think the title of today's column concerns student voyeurs clandestinely peering into the bedrooms of married teachers, you're behind the times, especially in Alabama. Starting today, you'll be able to check the TeacherCrime link to the left of this blog; and, while you won't be able to see if ol' Mrs. McGonagill from third grade is still jay-walking, you will be able to determine which teachers in this and other states have been arrested for sex crimes.

Of course, these are just the ones we know about. Unfortunately, Alabama still does not perform complete background checks on prospective teachers. This may change in the not too distant future. One Shoals resident has worked to correct this problem for some time and will soon launch a statewide campaign to weed out these offenders. In the months to come, this column will keep you up to date on the status of this project.

In the mean time, be vigilant about your children's safety. Sometimes the worst predators are those we trust the most.


What's up with this: Check out the Alabama teacher list for one of our own from Lauderdale County.