Man Who Was Awarded “Teacher Of The Year” Is Now Arrested For Sexually Abusing Two Children
Former “Teacher of the year” Jonathan Ullrich, 50, was taken into custody Monday after authorities say he sexually abused two children under the age of 14.
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“The charges filed against Mr. Ullrich in Maury County are horriffic,” they shared in a statement on Monday, according to WSMV. “The district has no indication that any of the charges out of Maury County are related to his work in WCS. However, families who may have information to share with local law enforcement are encouraged to contact the Williamson County Sheriff’s Office. If parents are in need of support in talking with their child, counselors are available to guide them through that process, and they should call the school office. If a child needs support at school, parents should reach out to their child’s teacher.”
Criminal charges involve aggravated sexual battery, rape of a child, and aggravated sexual exploitation. The events allegedly occurred between 2016 and 2021. His court date is reportedly set for Jan. 4
Ullrich sprinted into the woods when police the prior week served subpoenas on civil issues unconnected to the abuse charges, according to a source for WJHL. He stayed in the woods during the hours-long standoff until authorities persuaded him to get out, in this story of events.
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In a letter on May 7, 2014, then-WCS Superintendent of Schools Mike Looney stated it was specified [Ullrich] “made statements of a sexual nature to one or more female employees,” and he reported it is “inappropriate to retaliate against anyone that filed a complaint or assisted or participated in the investigation.”