English Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sex with Student

(Houston, Texas) In May 2006, 26-year-old former English teacher at Carver High School, Shanikka Campbell, was accused of engaging in sex with a 16-year-old male student. Subsequently, she resigned her position at the high school.

Yesterday in a downtown Houston courtroom, Campbell admitted to having sex with the boy and pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual abuse of a child. Defense attorney George Parnham stated that the boy was at least partially responsible since he wrote mature and seductive poems and letters to Campbell.

Jury deliberations on sentencing begin tomorrow. Punishment may range from probation to 20 years in prison.


[Update 02/01/07]

Campbell sentenced to 2 years in prison. She must also register as a sex offender for the rest of her life.