Clear Creek ISD teacher charged with sexual assault of a child

Samantha McFerrin, 29, former math teacher at Space Center Intermediate School, was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and sexual assault of a child between 14 and 17. Samantha McFerrin, 29, former math teacher at Space Center Intermediate School, was charged with aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and sexual assault of a child between 14 and 17. Photo: Google Maps / Galveston County Sheriff's Office Photo: Google Maps / Galveston County Sheriff's Office Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Clear Creek ISD teacher charged with sexual assault of a child 1 / 1 Back to Gallery

A former Clear Creek ISD teacher is accused of having an inappropriate relationship with a student at Space Center Intermediate School, authorities say.

School administrators got a tip about 29-year-old math teacher Samantha McFerrin on Feb. 7 alleging she was involved in some sort of relationship with a student, according to a letter sent to parents. During an interview with district officials and investigators with the Galveston County Sheriff’s Office, McFerrin offered her resignation, the letter stated.

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Prosecutors filed two felony charges against McFerrin in early March: aggravated sexual assault of a child under 14 and sexual assault of a child between 14 and 17, according to court records. McFerrin posted a $35,000 bond on each charge March 4.

Greg Smith, superintendent of Clear Creek ISD, told parents in a Feb. 12 letter that he filed a report with the State Board of Educator Certification about McFerrin’s case.

Detectives believe McFerrin’s former students during this school year and years past might know crucial information about the case. They are urge to contact Capt. Josette Rivas at 281-284-0053.

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