teacher-misconduct · Nacogdoches, Texas

What happened after former teacher Annaleigh Andrews was arrested for sexual assault of a student?

What happened?

Annaleigh Andrews, a former teacher at McMichael Middle School in Nacogdoches, Texas, was sentenced to two years in state prison and a $5,000 fine for sexual assault of a child and online solicitation of a minor. She also faces a civil lawsuit seeking over $1 million in damages, and her case has been cited in discussions leading to new Texas laws regarding educator misconduct.

Convicted or liable

Last checked: Jun 20, 2026
Sources: CBS 19; Texas Scorecard; Andreozzi + Foote

Timeline

  1. The grooming and repeated sexual assaults of the victim by Annaleigh Andrews occurred between April and June 2023.

  2. Annaleigh Andrews was arrested by the Nacogdoches Police Department on multiple charges, including improper relationship between an educator and student, sexual assault of a child, and trafficking of persons.

  3. Andrews pleaded guilty to four charges of sexual assault of a child and three counts of online solicitation of a minor.

  4. Annaleigh Andrews was sentenced to two years in state prison and a $5,000 fine, with a lifetime sex offender registration.

  5. The victim's parents filed a civil lawsuit against Annaleigh Andrews and Fiddle Creek Farm, seeking over $1 million in damages.

  6. Annaleigh Andrews' projected release date from prison is 2027.

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