Ft. Wayne, INDIANA

"I feel so grown up. i can't believe I am only 17!."
This is just so thrilling for our steely-eyed vice principal.

Feb 27, 2008 - Kristopher Sennett, 36, assistant principal at Ft. Wayne High School, was arrested and faces two counts of child seduction. He was suspended with pay last week after admitting to police he was "having a relationship" with a 17-year old student.

The relationship came to light after the girl's parents found e-mails and a Valentine's Day card from Sennett. He previously was a teacher for several years at Indianapolis' New Beginnings Alternative High School
Full Name: Kristopher James Sennett

E-mail transcripts (PDF) released by Ft. Wayne Community Schools
TT - Parents pay taxes for this.

From Indiana News Center: According to state law, child seduction occurs when a person at least 18 years old and in a supervisory role, such as school district worker, has sex or engages in sexual acts with a child who is at least 16 but younger than 18.

RESTRAINING ORDER Feb 29 - The parent of the child filed a restraining order against Sennett. It's active for two years, unless Sennett argues to the judge it should be overturned.

FIRED March 24 - Sennett was fired after a 20-second vote by the school board. He will be in court in April.

GUILTY PLEA July 19 - Sennett pleaded guilty to two counts of child seduction, both Class D felonies. He will have to register as a sex offender under Indiana law for the next 10 years. He will be sentenced September 26.

Speaking so softly he was often told to repeat himself, Sennett admitted to having sex with the girl as well as engaging in deviate sexual conduct. Because he pleaded guilty without the benefit of a plea agreement, Sennett can appeal any sentence imposed by Surbeck.
Sennett’s pregnant wife accompanied him to court.