Yonkers Teacher Arrested for Months-Long Student Harassment

Matthew Hausman, a 59-year-old physical education teacher at Yonkers Middle High School, has been arrested and charged with endangering the welfare of a child and second-degree harassment after allegedly harassing a female student over several months both in person and via text messages. Between October 2024 and April 2025, Hausman is accused of making romantic and sexual overtures to the student, including calling her a derogatory name while holding a dog collar, kissing her on her birthday, and suggesting another teacher might raise her grades if she "looked cute." He also reportedly sent troubling texts expressing jealousy and inappropriate propositions. Hausman pleaded not guilty during his July 16 arraignment in Yonkers City Court, where he was released under non-monetary conditions and a temporary order of protection was issued for the victim. Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace emphasized that her administration will never tolerate the exploitation and abuse of children, and the case is being prosecuted by Assistant District Attorney Morgan Helfman with ongoing investigation by Yonkers Police. The case is scheduled to return to court on July 18, and the DA's office has urged anyone with information to come forward.