Posted on 05/17/2005 5:57:05 AM PDT by freespirited
DENVER - A teacher at the University of Colorado at Denver has resigned after the administration learned of his felony record for child pornography. Gary Schornack was with the university's business school. Until this week he taught marketing and directed the school's mentoring program.
But about three weeks ago, university officials received an anonymous e-mail about Schornack's criminal history. About 15 years ago police found sexually explicit videos and photos of adolescent boys at his home in Wisconsin.
Schornack pleaded no contest to child pornography, and resigned from a Milwaukee technical school. He was sentenced to four months in jail and ten years probation, but three years later, he was hired to teach at the University of Colorado in Denver.
UCD officials say Schornack was not asked about his criminal history, and there was no background check. They didn't learn about the pornography conviction until they received the anonymous e-mail.
Earlier this year, Gary Schornack was featured on MTV. His class was visited by hip-hop music producer Russell Simmons. Schornack and Simmons discussed strategy and integrity in marketing.
Gary Schornack taught at the University of Colorado at Denver for 12 years. A spokesperson says there were no complaints from students or faculty about his conduct.
Was he tenured?
Did this guy need a license to teach? If so, I can't hold my Professional License if I have a felony...no exceptions.
This guy will have to move east, and find a teaching position at a university in New England. He will be welcomed with open arms.
I'm at a loss for words.
Wow.
A member of the education establishment involved with child pornography... who would have thought it?!?!
/sarcasm
Article doesn't say, but I checked the school website. His title was senior instructor, so from that I'd say the answer is no.
No. You don't have to be licensed to teach at the university level the way you have to be for K-12 public school.
Tenure can't save you from this.
Ward Churchill dropped a dime on this guy.
" directed the school's mentoring program. "
I Bet...
Uh...
Apparently, there have been no other violations that any one is aware of.
So how long does he have to pay for this crime?
He was sanctioned, served his time and parole and maybe has been clean for the rest of the time. Thats the point of the initial sentence.
I was the person that exposed him and sent the email to everybody on Colorado. I was next on his list and my friends were molested by this guy. He can continue to pay for this forever because I will keep finding him. In my spare time since last April I have been tracking sex offenders and exposing them. They have no right to any life.
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