‘I want people to know he’s done this’: Student alleges sexual misconduct by another Mercer Island teacher

By: Moe K. Clark

Outlets: InvestigateWest

Published: October 23, 2025

Words: 3,840

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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In August 2011, Curtis Johnston was called to a meeting at the Mercer Island School District’s administrative office. Rumors had been swirling that the 44-year-old high school English teacher was in a romantic relationship with a teenage student.

The student’s mom had voiced concerns to the principal but feared she lacked evidence. Friends had grown suspicious, as did a church counselor, who reached out directly to the school. The two had been seen leaving in …

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