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By Michael Pineda
michael.pineda@ardmoreite.com
Posted Sep. 1, 2013 at 8:00 AM
DICKSON The Carter County and Murray
County Sheriff's Departments have begun a dual
criminal investigation into allegations of
misconduct regarding a former teacher at
Dickson Public Schools.
Carter County Sheriff Ken Grace said the
department began receiving complaints Thursday
that former teacher Stephenie Ringwald provided
alcohol to students. He said the department is
also investigating rumors of sexual misconduct
that allegedly took place between Ringwald and
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students.
"The investigation started Thursday and we have

been taking statements from victims and witnesses," Grace said. "They are serious allegations and
when there are children involved, we are going to investigate it thoroughly. Our job is to protect
people, especially the children."
Deputy Donny Raley said the original complaints were regarding the allegations of providing alcohol
and the allegations of sexual misconduct have come to light through the course of the
investigation.
"We have several more interviews to conduct," Raley said. "We are at the preliminary stages of the
investigation."
Grace also said the Murray County Sheriff's Department is conducting its own investigation as
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Ringwald's resigned from her position as middle school English teacher and cheerleading coach in a
written statement Aug. 20. The resignation was accepted by the school's board of education during
a special meeting Aug. 26. In her statement, Ringwald said, "I would like to inform you that I am
resigning my position at Dickson Public Schools effective immediately. Thank you for the
opportunities that you have provided me over the past ten years."
In an interview with The Ardmoreite Friday morning, Ringwald said she resigned because of an
incident in the classroom. In an effort to protect students' right to privacy, there was no
elaboration. Ringwald was asked if she was aware if any complaints by parents had been made
about her. She said anyone in education receives complaints.
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"It goes with the job," she said.

When asked if she was aware of any complaints to the school by parents regarding her providing
alcohol to students, she said no.

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Superintendent Sherry Howe, who is also Ringwald's mother, addressed rumors circulating within
the community.
"The rumors are inaccurate," she said. "I don't know what you are hearing, but they are
inaccurate."
Howe was asked specifically about the rumor regarding Ringwald providing alcohol to students.
Howe said those complaints would have gone to principal Rex Trent, who was Ringwald's principal
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"If anyone provided alcohol to a student, it would not be tolerated," Howe said. "It's a complete

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