Two Texas Teachers Charged with Sexual Offenses Involving Minors

Two separate cases involving educators accused of sexual misconduct with minors have emerged in 2025. In North Carolina, John Amerigo Calabrese, a social studies teacher at Northwest Cabarrus High School and the 2023 Beginning Teacher of the Year, was arrested on charges of statutory sex offense and indecent liberties with a minor, with the victim reportedly as young as 10 years old. Meanwhile, in San Antonio, Priscilla Castro, a 27-year-old teacher assistant at KIPP University Prep High School, was arrested on charges of indecency with a child sexual contact involving a 15-year-old student; the incident allegedly occurred during school hours in May, with further inappropriate contact attempted afterward. KIPP Texas Public Schools promptly terminated Castro's employment and cooperated with police investigations, urging any other potential victims to come forward. Both cases have prompted law enforcement and school officials to emphasize student safety and the importance of reporting such misconduct. These arrests highlight ongoing concerns about the protection of minors in educational settings.