Mineola Teacher Arrested, Resigns

MINEOLA � A Mineola teacher who is also married to the high school principal is arrested after allegedly having a relationship with a student, and has now quit her job. A statement released by Mineola I.S.D Superintendent Mary Lookadoo says JoAnn Stephens has resigned and is no longer employed by the district. According to the district�s website, Stephens was a Physical Education teacher at the elementary and middle schools.

Stephens, 43, was arrested Thursday afternoon after a four month investigation into the alleged relationship. Mineola police say they started the investigation after receiving a complaint from Child Protective Services on August 4. The alleged relationship was between Stephens and a male student who has since graduated.