A former Fulton Junior High School teaching assistant has been charged following an investigation into allegations of inappropriate conduct involving students.
According to police, the investigation began on April 27 after a student reported to school staff that a teaching assistant had engaged in inappropriate behavior during school hours. School officials notified law enforcement, prompting an investigation.
Investigators allege the teaching assistant displayed a sexually explicit text message on her cellphone to three students, who viewed the message. Police conducted numerous interviews with students, several of whom were identified as witnesses.
As a result of the investigation, 38-year-old Katelynn Hanson of Fulton was taken into custody and charged with three counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child.
Authorities said Hanson is no longer employed by the Fulton City School District.
She is scheduled to appear in Fulton City Court on June 18 to answer the charges.
Anyone with information related to the investigation is asked to contact Investigator Joli Marino at 315-598-4342.
