Teachers In Custody: JoAnn Stephens, 43, Substitute teacher, Mineola High School, Mineola TX

Monday, December 20, 2010

JoAnn Stephens, 43, Substitute teacher, Mineola High School, Mineola TX

JoAnn Stephens was your average everyday substitute teacher. Except for the fact that she was having sex with a 15 year old student, at the school where here husband was the principal. Allegedy the affair was going for 3 years. And allegedy the couple were seen kissing in a black truck at an RV Park. Police later obtained some bodily fluids from the floorboards of alleged truck. Stephens also gave the teen a prepaid cell phone, and witnesses said she allegedly gave him candy, gifts, clothes and money.

Update Mar 2 2011: JoAnn Stephens has been indicted.

Update Mar 4 2011: JoAnn Stephens was released on bond.

Update Mar 11 2011: A motion was filed to remove JoAnn Stephens attorney from the case. He has been fined.

Update Mar 14 2011: JoAnn Stephens pleaded guilty to having an improper relationship with a student. 4 other charges were dropped in exchange for the plea agreement.

Update April 2011: JoAnn Stephens was sentenced to 180 days in jail, plus 10 years probation. She was ordered to report to the Wood County Jail no later than 5 p.m. on May 4.