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Johnston High Teacher's Aide Suspended for Surfing Porn Sites at School

John Eagan

     The students at Johnston High School know how tough and traceable it is visiting an inappropriate website on school grounds.
     That message apparently didn't get through to a male teacher's aide recently assigned to the high school.
     Sources tell ABC 6 that the person who oversees the computer system at Johnston High flagged the porn site surfing and notified the administration, who then suspended the aide on Monday.
     Most of the students we spoke with today didn't know the aide, because he was assigned to the high school earlier this year after spending a number of years at the local middle school.
     But these seniors say the system doesn't make it easy to stray, and they agree that the teacher's aide was taking a big risk by hitting porn sites.
     ABC 6 chief reporter Jim Hummel has more on this developing story...

Tuesday, Jun 3 at 6:31 AM Anonymous wrote ...

I guess this is just another Johnston/Union cover up . Johnston will never change unless we change the people running the town .What a sad place to live allowing Porn in the school what are you teaching the Kids ??

Saturday, May 31 at 8:11 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Did this guy get fired or sent to another school? Is he still watching porn on the tax payers dime? Nothing is being published by the Johnston School System ,Johnston don't hide this one too .DO A FOLLOW UP CH 6 !

Tuesday, May 27 at 6:37 PM concerned citizen wrote ...

Jim ABC 6 WHATS GOING ON WITH THIS STORY ,IS THIS STORY BEING SWEPT UNDER THE RUG ? FINISH THE STORY ,REPORT ON WHAT THE JOHNSTON SCHOOL SYSTEM IS DOING ABOUT PORN IN CLASS ROOM AND HOW JOHNSTON CAN HIRE A GUY LIKE THIS .

Thursday, May 22 at 10:55 AM ...... wrote ...

do another story cant stand this think about the children and stop covering it up like people think about it.... fire him and tell the nervous people of johnston and surrounding communities what is goin on stop covering it up!!!!!!

Thursday, May 22 at 10:35 AM Phil F. wrote ...

The town officials and the school committee owe it to the Johnston residents to make this public and inform us of what they are doing about this predator in our school system. C'mon people!!!! Let's hear from you NOW!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, May 22 at 9:42 AM R U SERIOUS wrote ...

I just saw the clip that was on the news.It's a personnal matter?It's more than that.Time to get these people out of the school system.

Thursday, May 22 at 8:56 AM phil warwick wrote ...

So is this sicko still getting a pay check?If I lived in johnston I would be at town hall finding out what exactly is going on.This is madness.

Thursday, May 22 at 8:15 AM Johnston Dad wrote ...

Come on JIM and ABC 6 bring it home ! NAME HIM

Wednesday, May 21 at 5:52 PM Anonymous wrote ...

JIM HUMMEL its been a week since you reported this story we are counting on you and ch 6 to give us an update! We can't count on the Johnston Department to let us know or any other town official MAYOR right on down your all elected and are supposed to look out for the children, expecially special needs.Give him and anyone else that may be involved some jail time. Jim use your sources and name HIM !

Wednesday, May 21 at 4:05 PM Mother of three wrote ...

I am so outraged at the johnston school system for allowing the aide to be around kids.Don't solve the issues just cover them up.When is the next johnston school committee meeting.There had better be alot of concerned parents there.Time for a change.

Wednesday, May 21 at 2:53 PM Larry Cumberland wrote ...

What is the johnston school system thinking? Covering up what went on at the middle school and transfering him to the high school where he looks at porn. What is this telling the students? Kids today are not stupid and don't for one second think they are.

Wednesday, May 21 at 1:28 PM Tom wrote ...

CH 6 I think you folks should e-mail a copy of this story to the Johnston Mayor,Police Chief,and the School Committee just in case they don't know whats going on . Certainly does'nt seem like they do .

Wednesday, May 21 at 10:14 AM ONE UNHAPPY MOM wrote ...

Dear AM John from Warwick believe it or not, his wife is a teacher at the high school and his girlfriend is a teacher at the middle school. If you ask me its a case of someone has a relative or a "very close friend" in the Johnston school system. Don't you think it is time we lift the rugs and sweep underthem. SPRING CLEANING. Lets make the SCHOOLS safe for the kids come September.

Wednesday, May 21 at 9:04 AM John from Warwick wrote ...

I was told by a friend of mine who has kids in the johnston school system about what went on.I can not believe that the people in johnston have to worry about their kids in the school system.How did this sicko get to be a teachers aide?

Wednesday, May 21 at 8:12 AM Al from johnston wrote ...

The more comments I read the more I am not happy with the school board and the teachers union.Seems someone is being very quiet or trying to be about this matter.To late now.The people know.Maybe time to think about getting some new blood in the school board and union officials.

Wednesday, May 21 at 7:51 AM joe wrote ...

when is this going to be aired on TV so all will know who he is and what criminal back ground past he has had in the past how did he get on the school system don't they check

Tuesday, May 20 at 8:31 PM DISBELIEF..... wrote ...

Before this aide was diverted from middle to high school he was an aide to the Spec.Educ.teacher he has been having an affair with for over a year. Did the school department really think a scenic change from children to young adults would improve this situation. The parents of the Spec.Educ. students should demand both teachers be removed from the school system. Both of them should be put under a microscope. She is still with him so she obviously condones his actions. WHAT ABOUT OUR CHILDREN?

Tuesday, May 20 at 4:18 PM John from warwick wrote ...

I think that special needs teacher and that aide need to take a seat in that classroom.They have a serious problem.

Tuesday, May 20 at 2:12 PM Iris - Richmond wrote ...

I lived in Johnston for many years and I am appalled that the school department has tolerated such behavior. This man should have been terminated on the spot. School officials and unions do the job you are being paid to do- protect and teach our children right from wrong. If it's alright and tolerated for aides whats to stop the students from doing this. Fire Him!

Tuesday, May 20 at 1:06 PM SUE wrote ...

Geez- By reading all these comments hasn't this guy caused enough trouble? Get rid of him.

Tuesday, May 20 at 12:42 PM VIC FROM JOHNSTON wrote ...

Johnston School Committee as elected officials it is your duty to let the parents of town know what’s going on in the school system (NOT TO HAVE MEETINGS BEHIND CLOSED DOORS). What is going on? Look at all the comments being made if half of them are true you have quite a mess on your hands. Turn it over to the Attorney Generals Office .You might get a little trust back from the people of the town! If heads roll let them ROLL. Sounds like he deserves jail TIME along with is partners. THANKS CH 6

Tuesday, May 20 at 11:16 AM jane doe, wrote ...

the school department better investigate this pervert. do not let him work in the school system with children. looking at porn while at the school is a guy with a serious problem !!!

Tuesday, May 20 at 8:18 AM Tom Randall wrote ...

I thought the purpose for teachers was to teach our children.What kind of an example are they if they cheat on their spouses and get away with it.School board and teachers union should be ashamed.

Monday, May 19 at 10:10 PM CONCERNED CITIZEN wrote ...

Wonder if he has kids and is this what there being taught at home GREAT ROLE MODEL AND FARTHER . WAY TO GO JOHNSTON this guy was a real great catch to aide in the teaching of our kids. Fire Him and the person that hired him JOHNSTON/STATE POLICE PLEASE STEP IN AND SEE THAT JUSTICE IS SERVED .

Monday, May 19 at 8:17 PM Richard Longe wrote ...

FIRE HIM!!!!!!!

Monday, May 19 at 4:53 PM Special Ed Parent wrote ...

I have heard that he IS a Special Education teachers aid both in the middle school as well as the high school ,Parents talk to your children make sure they are OK .Give him and any one else involved jail time.What did he do in the middle school that he had to be moved?He must be enjoyed the high school.

Monday, May 19 at 11:22 AM ..... wrote ...

many people know who this man is and he has done much more than people know... he should be fired and also it should be looked in to such as others who are involved with him... i have a problem with teachers dating other teachers expecially when they are married.... many many people know about this and i feel horrible for the families involved.. give this situation to the cops and FIRE him!!

Monday, May 19 at 10:58 AM Karen James wrote ...

Enough is enough.Suspention?Is the school system and the teachers union that corrupt?Turn the matter over to the police before another pedophile does something to our kids.I have no clue why people evan look at porn sights.Maybe he needs some medical treatment in jail where he belongs.Stop the cover up johnston, get rid of the bum.

Monday, May 19 at 9:15 AM Linda B. - N.Scituate wrote ...

Johnston school department and unions - stop covering for this guy! Fire him,release his name and give his job to someone that deserves it. Stop wasting tax payers dollars and subjecting our children to such a loser. How stupid is this guy to do something like that in a school environment. Please let him face some serious consequences so people will know that this type of behavior is not tolerated within our school systems.GET THE MESSAGE OUT THERE!!

Monday, May 19 at 8:33 AM Harry Johnston Citizen wrote ...

I think the scool department needs to take a good look at how they handle this situation . We know what this guy is teaching the kids and how to get around the system . But its time for the Johnston leaders teach these kids right from wrong ! Turn it over to law enforcement and let him get what he deserves .

Monday, May 19 at 8:15 AM Paul from New Bedford wrote ...

I can't believe what I read.A teachers aide was looking at porn in the high school?Does he now look at the kids as targets?Was he with some kid while looking at porn?People that need to look at porn have something missing.Time for him to get out of the school system and maybe get the police involved.I think there is more here than meets the eye.Good job ABC6.

Sunday, May 18 at 11:49 PM Ann R. wrote ...

I am questioning the suspension of this teacher's aide, as I believe this type of behavior in any work environment should result in termination. Perhaps this individual requires psychological help; surfing these sites in the privacy of your own home is one thing, at a school is another.

Sunday, May 18 at 9:17 PM Sandy Bush wrote ...

It is an outrage to know that this type of inapropriate behavior is happening in our community and school systems! What guidelines are set to secure our children in our local society?? These type of people generally have a history. Where else has he been so damaging?? JOHNSTON MIDDLE SCHOOL??!

Sunday, May 18 at 8:19 PM Johnston mom wrote ...

ABC 6 - hope you follow up with this and let us know the outcome. You did a great job publishing this story, but it can't end here! Lots of parents are worried that their kids are not safe in school. What kind of person would go this far for porn and not be capable of even worse?? The school department should not have the right to keep this quiet and the guy should be punished more severely. Please keep the public eye on this loser!

Sunday, May 18 at 8:16 PM Roger Cambell wrote ...

I don't live in Johnston but I have friends do and their kids go to the middle school.Maybe you should look deeper into this perverts history.I can't believe what I am hearing.

Sunday, May 18 at 9:39 AM Amy T. Concerned Parent of a Johnston Student wrote ...

Suspension? He should be fired. With all the child predators out there, what makes this guy any different? Adult porn is just a small step away from child porn, and he's already doing it in the presence of our children. This should be taken to a police level right away!! I'll bet some further investigation would uncover a lot more about this guy than what the schools already know about!

Sunday, May 18 at 6:18 AM JOHNSTON PARENT wrote ...

Thanks Jim and ABC 6 for seeing the importance of a story like this . I thought the teachers were responsible for there class rooms why is it that the computer cop had to catch him are the teachers turning there heads . Jim DO A FOLLOW UP ON THIS STORY we need to know whats going on . I wonder if the SCHOOL DEPARTMENT WILL LET US ALL KNOW ? WAY TO GO ABC 6 !!!

Saturday, May 17 at 12:07 PM George Stevens of Johnston wrote ...

Hi, I know who this aide is.The children in the school and teachers do also.This aide was transfered from the middle school.Guess what the teachers and kids know why to.Do you? This person also had charges brought up against him in the past.Why not let the people know what kind of sickos are teaching their kids.Waist more of our tax dollars.

Saturday, May 17 at 6:41 AM Concerned Tax Payer wrote ...

As A PARENT and taxer payer in this town I can't beleive that the towns school leaders and union officials would allow teachers and teachers aides to conduct themselves like this .Are there no back ground checks on these people that you are hiring ? I would like to know how long he has been subjecting the children of our town to PORN. The CHILDREN of are town should be our number one priority !! UNIONS NEED TO STOP PROTECTING PEOPLE WITH NO MORALES . NAME HIM !!!!!!!!!!!!

Friday, May 16 at 9:02 PM Andrew Roberts wrote ...

I just got home from a week long job.Is johnston serious.Lets pay a loser to look at porn in our schools.Whats next he grabs our kids?

Friday, May 16 at 2:11 PM Jill Smith wrote ...

I agree with Jane Doe- Fire him and also release his name so he can't get a job in any other school system. One step further check out the computers at the middle school also he was probably doing it there too!!!

Friday, May 16 at 2:10 PM Thomas Quinn, johnston wrote ...

Publish his name so we all can know who these predators are who are teaching and aiding our children!!!

Friday, May 16 at 1:47 PM Jane Doe, Johnston wrote ...

Fire him!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thursday, May 15 at 10:15 PM Jay Carvalho wrote ...

me and jim hummel are boys now.

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