Saturday, March 24, 2007

Murfreesboro, TENNESEE


Dealing with a mad parent can really ruin your day.

Mar 21, 2007 - Nalin White, 29, a Siegel High School teacher, entered a a no-contest plea to three counts of soliciting a minor. He surrendered his teaching license.

Under terms of the plea, he was placed on supervised probation for 35 months and 27 days. according to the mother. In addition, he can't have contact with the victim, and he must undergo a psychological evaluation and abide by the recommendations.

The girl accused White of asking her if she was interested in having sex with a teacher between 26 and 28 years old. She told her mother about the conversation, and the mother complained to Siegel High Principal Ken Nolan that night.

The mother then notified the Schools Director and other central office administrators the next afternoon to look into what happened. The parent then asked the Sheriff's Office to investigate five days later, and Gill suspended White without pay that same day.

The girl's mother said she was glad her daughter pursued the complaint.
"She had been harassed at school, but she knew she did the right thing by coming forward," the mother said.

TT - It took five days for school authorities to remove the teacher from the classroom where he could be in contact with his victim. The mother had to go to the police to make something happen. What does this tell you about the first concern of some schools?

Mar 30 - County schools director Harry Gill, Jr., terminated Nalin White with a letter dated March 26. When he entered his plea on March 20, White also surrendered his teaching license.

SENTENCED and LAWSUIT - July 23 - White was sentenced and received probation and surrendered his teaching license. The mother of the victim has filed a lawsuit against White and the school principal and the school board.