:quality(70)/arc-anglerfish-arc2-prod-cmg.s3.amazonaws.com/public/YT5KWBRDHRKM7BDQHMEHN27FYQ.png)
The Seattle Academy, an independent secondary school in Capitol Hill, has placed a faculty member on immediate administrative leave due to allegations he engaged in sexual misconduct online.
Gabe Cronin, a science instructor on the Capitol Hill campus for 10 years, was placed on leave Monday and has been informed by law enforcement officials that he is under formal investigation.
KIRO 7's Siemny Kim is tracking this investigation as it develops and will have details from police on KIRO 7 News at 5:30. Watch on air or here.
Head of School Joe Puggelli released the following statement on Cronin's suspension:
"The safety and well-being of our students is our priority...We worked swiftly to terminate Mr. Cronin's contact with students and our facilities. We will continue to work closely with investigators to ensure a complete understanding of the situation."
The school says it has received no information that any current or former Seattle Academy student has been the subject of inappropriate conduct, and that Cronin has not "to the school's knowledge" been investigated for unlawful activity or inappropriate behavior.
In addition to teaching science, Cronin has been faculty leader of the academy's robotics programs.
Puggelli went on to say, "Until we received this news, we had no reason for concern about Mr. Cronin's interaction with students, and are shocked and saddened by this."
Individuals seeking support can contact the Sexual Assault and Traumatic Stress Center at Harborview. Click here for contact information.
The Seattle Academy is making counseling staff members available to students and parents, and is asking that all other inquiries be directed to news@seattleacademy.org.
Scroll down to continue reading
Trending headlines
- Investigators reveal son likely killed his parents, then himself
- Bicyclist killed in hit-and-run crash in South Seattle
- Three found dead inside Bellingham home
- Barack Obama broke the internet after tweeting Biden a #BidenMeme
- Some say Starbucks holiday cups promote homosexuality
Cox Media Group
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/5PATZG4OJFE2LHPYKSTHF7JWIE.jpg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/L4IGXEIABZHX7GJ3YYEM5NE35M.jpg)
:quality(70)/d1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net/04-23-2024/t_9892dcbf1c9f4c1cbd34124b022b3c2f_name_file_960x540_1200_v3_1_.jpg)
:quality(70)/d1hfln2sfez66z.cloudfront.net/04-22-2024/t_5a01cc666a0c4e16864713d167b833a5_name_file_960x540_1200_v3_1_.jpg)
:quality(70)/cloudfront-us-east-1.images.arcpublishing.com/cmg/RTYBJPJEMJHJDL4J7XLD4PBESQ.jpg)