Former Henderson Teacher Sentenced to 180 Days

(KNUE-FM) A former teacher in East Texas was just sentenced to 180 days in jail for her inappropriate teacher-student relationship. According to KETK, the former Henderson ISD teacher will not only have jail time ahead of her but she will also be on probation for 10 years.

Why the Former Henderson Teacher Was Arrested

Kathryn Prior of Henderson was first arrested in December of 2024 for having an inappropriate relationship with a student. At the time, Prior was a vocational agricultures education teacher, and she also was charged with possession of child pornography and indecency with a child.

What Was Included in the Plea Deal

The Rusk County District Attorney mentioned that because Prior decided to plea guilty, she would not be convicted of the indecency charge, although it was still taken into consideration when it was time for sentencing.

As part of the plea deal, it was also required that Prior surrender her teaching license.

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What Happens If She Violates Probation

Prior will begin her time in jail immediately, with 10 years of probation to begin after her release. If Prior violates her probation, she is expected to serve the full 10 years in state jail.

While these cases are difficult to discuss, it’s important to know that actions like this are taken seriously by law enforcement in Texas and there are serious consequences.

If we hear any more details regarding this case, we will be sure to update you.

The investigation was handled by law enforcement and the Rusk County District Attorney’s Office.