Following the arrest of a former teacher, Booker T. Washington Academy authorities issued a statement.
Hamden police said they received a report of an inappropriate text message between a teacher and a group of pupils aged 12 to 13 years old on November 10, 2021. According to Hamden police, the incident occurred at the Booker T. Washington Academy on Circular Avenue.
Dominique Maynard, 27, of New Haven, was recognized as the teacher by police.
Maynard allegedly exchanged inappropriate text messages to a group of pupils, including a 13-year-old male student, according to Hamden police. The inquiry also revealed that Maynard had sexual intercourse with the 13-year-old pupil at the school on multiple occasions, according to police.
John Taylor, Executive Director of Booker T. Washington Academy, released a statement following the arrest:
We know it’ll be a long road to recovery but for us, this arrest means the investigation found credence in our initial complaint. When we first discovered the misconduct, we acted quickly to alert authorities and took the proper steps to secure our scholars’ well-being by being transparent and working to assist in the investigation. All along, our primary focus remained on the safety of every scholar enrolled in our academy. With this most recent development, we will continue to work together with our scholars, their families, and the Booker T. Washington staff to ensure our parents continue to have confidence in our commitment to the safety of our community.
Maynard was charged with four charges of second-degree sexual assault and four counts of endangering the welfare of a juvenile on May 31.
She was released on $100,000 bail and is scheduled to appear in Meriden Superior Court on June 3rd.
Last known contact information:
Address: 143 Henry St Apt B New Haven, CT 06511
Phone: (203) 624-0109
