Paint Rock ISD Ag Teacher Resigns Following Illicit Allegations

PAINT ROCK, TX – An educator at Paint Rock ISD has resigned after allegations of having an improper relationship with a student.

Shania Tinney was the former Ag teacher for Paint Rock ISD. That was until last week when she abruptly resigned. 

"Following an investigation into allegations regarding Ms. Shania Tinney, Paint Rock ISD has accepted her resignation," stated Paint Rock ISD.

The allegation implied by the school district comes from an alleged improper relationship with a student at PRISD. Although no charges have been filed against Tinney, in the state of Texas improper relationship with a student is a second degree felony. If convicted teachers could be sentenced up to 20 years in prison.

San Angelo LIVE! has reached out to the Concho County Sheriff's Office for an official statement.