July 6, 2007 - Curtis "Curt" Ballard, 52, was arrested and charged with four counts of criminal solicitation of a minor. He thought he was talking to two 13-year-old girls. He masturbated for the "girls" via a webcam on four occasions.
Ballard is a a nationally certified science teacher at Easley High School.
Full Name: Curtis "Curt" Richard Ballard
RESIGNED: July 23 - Ballard resigned.
GUILTY PLEA AND SENTENCING From the South Carolina Board of Education website. (Nov 8, 2007 action) Ballard entered a guilty plea on Oct 17, 2007 to one count of criminal solicitation of a minor. He was sentenced to five years suspended, with three years probation. He must also register as a sex offender. He agreed to permanently surrender his South Carolina educator's certificate.
Ballard is a a nationally certified science teacher at Easley High School.
Full Name: Curtis "Curt" Richard Ballard
RESIGNED: July 23 - Ballard resigned.
GUILTY PLEA AND SENTENCING From the South Carolina Board of Education website. (Nov 8, 2007 action) Ballard entered a guilty plea on Oct 17, 2007 to one count of criminal solicitation of a minor. He was sentenced to five years suspended, with three years probation. He must also register as a sex offender. He agreed to permanently surrender his South Carolina educator's certificate.
