Kemp Independent School District (ISD) has confirmed the arrest of a Kemp High School employee, identified as 42-year-old Ryan Ashley Hedges, following an allegation of sharing an inappropriate digital image with a student.
Kemp ISD Administration was made aware of the concern on Monday, April 21, 2025, and immediately initiated an investigation with the appropriate authorities. Hedges, who was listed as a Science teacher on the Kemp ISD website (his profile has since been removed), did not return to any school campus after the initial report.
Following a swift internal investigation by the District Police Department, Hedges was arrested on Tuesday, April 22nd, and charged with Displaying Harmful Material to a Minor and Child Grooming. Kemp ISD has stated that Hedges is no longer employed by the district.
Superintendent Dr. James Young assured the community that the district takes all employee allegations seriously and is committed to a thorough and cooperative review of all information.
