Substitute teacher arrested for allegedly showing Kennedale ISD students explicit content

Teacher accused of showing sexual material to students

A substitute teacher at Kennedale Junior High School in Tarrant County is accused of showing students pornographic images on her cellphone. 38-year-old Ashley Evans turned herself into the Tarrant County jail on Wednesday.

KENNEDALE, Texas - A substitute teacher is facing charges after allegedly showing Kennedale Junior High School students explicit content.

What we know:

Kennedale police arrested 38-year-old Ashley Evans earlier this week and charged her with two counts of the sale, distribution, or display of harmful material to a minor.

According to an arrest warrant affidavit, multiple students from Kennedale Junior High School reported Evans, their substitute teacher, to a school resource officer in April.

Evans allegedly discussed drug use and pornography with the students, telling them that "she had posted pornographic videos on a website."

Evans then "showed students pornographic material on her cellphone," the affidavit states.

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The affidavit also mentions a specific student whom forensic investigators interviewed at the Alliance for Children in Arlington. The student said Evans showed her picture of a male penis several months ago.

Evans admitted to showing a student an explicit image on her phone several months ago.

What they're saying:

Kennedale ISD said Evans was removed from the campus and law enforcement officials were notified immediately after it learned of the accusations.

"Since that time, additional allegations have been made as part of the ongoing investigation with law enforcement. The district is actively cooperating with appropriate agencies. We remain committed to the safety and well-being of all students and will continue to take appropriate action in accordance with district policy and legal requirements," the district said in a statement.

Elfreda Jones has a granddaughter who attends Kennedale Jr. High and told FOX 4's Casey Stegall that immediacy to let parents know should be a top priority.

"I was very disappointed because Kennedale is a great school district," said Jones. "That’s very unfortunate. When things like this happen, parents need to know ASAP, because they may not be just one."

What's next:

Evans' teaching certificate with the Texas Education Agency remains active, but the district tells FOX 4 that her access to all campuses has been revoked. 

Evans has been charged with two counts of displaying harmful material to a minor. She has already been released from the Tarrant County jail after posting her $25,000 bond for each charge.