David Shaun Cheek, 26, teacher & assistant band director at Baldwin High School, Baldwin County Schools, Milledgeville, Georgia, "felony sexual assault by persons with supervisory or disciplinary authority" Baldwin teacher arrested, charged “A parent called us Tuesday around 4:30 p.m. with a complaint about an allegation of an inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student at the high school,” said Capt. Brad King. High school resource officers and the Division of Family and Children Services (DFCS) were also notified about the complaint, he added. The following day, investigators worked with school officials at Baldwin High School and the Baldwin County Board of Education, and interviews were conducted. “First thing Wednesday morning, we contacted the father of the victim and set up an interview with the young girl,” King said. “After speaking with school administrators we learned that Cheek had already been placed on administrative leave.” Cheek resigned in lieu of termination and agreed to meet with detectives at the board of education. “After several interviews it was determined that the two did in fact have an inappropriate relationship. Further evidence revealed that it was consensual from both parties involved,” King said. Continue reading... http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/l...cle_bdb382f2-5ac4-11e4-b751-7f2bc55f6e9b.html Tags:
Bio on Baldwin High School band web site: Mr. David Cheek is a native of Macon, GA where he graduated from Jones County High School in 2006. Mr. Cheek attended college at Georgia College and State University in Milledgeville, GA. While at GCSU, he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Music Education in 2010. Mr. Cheek is currently working on his Master’s Degree in Jazz Studies from North Georgia College and State University in Dahlonega, GA. Mr. Cheek student taught in Warner Robins, GA at Warner Robins High School and has performed as a guest soloist for the North Georgia Symphony Orchestra.
Former teacher indicted for sexual assault Baldwin County Superior Court handed down an indictment this week for a former Baldwin High teacher arrested for reportedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student. David Shaun Cheek, 26, was indicted on two counts of sexual assault by person with supervisory authority. Continue reading... http://www.unionrecorder.com/news/f...cle_20e3119e-7113-11e4-99d5-63079c4460c5.html