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

High school English teacher Curtis Johnston, who abruptly retired in August, is the second teacher accused of sexual misconduct in recent months

By: Moe K. Clark

Outlets: InvestigateWest

Published: October 23, 2025

Words: 3,841

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 2 days 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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