GREGG COUNTY, Texas — A former East Texas teacher has been arrested for allegedly having an "improper relationship" with a student, as well as online solicitation of a minor.
According to Gregg County judicial records, Lauren Nicole Nolan, 24, of Longview, was arrested by the Texas Rangers on Thursday and booked into the Gregg County Jail.
Nolan, a former teacher and coach at Carthage Junior High, was placed on paid administrative leave in March 2018 for "inappropriate behavior" before ultimately submitting her resignation.
Her bond has been set at $50,000.
Carthage ISD released the following statement:
"Carthage ISD is committed to keeping our parents and community informed regarding all matters that have implications for the safety and security of our students. Although we have limited information at this time, we feel it is appropriate to ensure our community that CISD is aware of media reports about the arrest of Lauren Nolan.
Ms. Nolan is a former employee of Carthage ISD. Ms. Nolan was employed as a teacher-coach for the 2017-2018 school year. Ms. Nolan taught junior high math and was the volleyball and soccer coach for Carthage High School.
After the district received complaints on March 8, 2018, about comments Ms. Nolan made in the classroom, she was immediately placed on administrative leave. The following day, Ms. Nolan submitted a letter of resignation, and she was not returned to the classroom for the remainder of the year. As such, Ms. Nolan has not had any further contact with students of CISD in her capacity as a school employee since that time.
At the time Ms. Nolan was placed on leave, the information obtained from the district investigation was forwarded to local law enforcement. A report was also made to the State Board of Educator Certification, which investigates allegations of educator misconduct.
