Former Charter School Teacher Arrested on New Child Sex Charges
Finn's Take· TL;DR- Former charter teacher Eric Moore turned himself in Thursday facing multiple new counts of sexual abuse of children after additional victims were identified.
- Moore was first arrested January 29 following a student's January 7 report; he resigned after school placed him on administrative leave.
- Investigation remains active with authorities withholding victim count details; case reflects broader Texas concerns about child safety in educational settings.
Investigation Expands With Additional Victims
Eric Moore, a 30-year-old former teacher at North Texas Collegiate Academy's East Campus in Little Elm, turned himself in to police Thursday to face additional charges of indecency with a child by sexual contact . A Denton County grand jury also returned an indictment this week, charging Moore with one count of indecency with a child and four counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child .
The former educator now faces multiple new counts of indecency and aggravated sexual assault after police confirmed additional victims and secured fresh warrants . Police previously confirmed there is more than one victim but would not say how many, citing the ongoing investigation .
Moore was first arrested on January 29 after a student made an outcry on January 7, prompting a criminal investigation . He was placed on administrative leave the same day the report was made and later resigned from his position .
School Response and Timeline
Moore was employed at the North Texas Collegiate Academy East Campus, a charter school for elementary to middle school students located on Oak Grove Parkway in Little Elm . School officials said they alerted authorities immediately after learning of the allegations in January .
The charges include continuous sexual abuse of a child under the age of 14, a first-degree felony, and indecency with a child by sexual contact, a second-degree felony . Moore received an intern teaching certificate in October 2025 and had earned an "exemplary teacher" designation from the Texas Education Agency .
Moore's attorney, Ashley Feldt, previously sent a statement urging the public not to rush to judgment . The school administration has expressed support for students and families during this difficult time while cooperating fully with law enforcement.
Broader Context and Ongoing Investigation
Over the past few years, hundreds of Texas teachers have been accused of sex crimes against students and other children, with thousands reported to the Texas Education Agency for sexual misconduct . This case highlights ongoing concerns about child safety in educational settings across the state.
Police said the investigation remains active and ongoing . Authorities and the school have not released details about how many alleged victims there are, what connection Moore had to them, or the ages of the alleged victims .
The case underscores the critical importance of immediate reporting and thorough investigation when allegations surface. Anyone with information about the case is encouraged to contact the Little Elm Police Department at CID@littleelm.gov or 214-975-0460 . As the investigation continues, the community faces the challenging task of supporting affected families while ensuring justice is served through the legal process.