LDS positions: Seminary teacher, - LDS mission:
unknown - Alleged:
6 victims, Multiple victims,
Criminal case(s): Convicted, Jail, Pleaded guilty, Released, - Civil case(s): Settlement,
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Kevin Kirkland was an LDS church member and schoolteacher in the Redlands, California area.
He was convicted of child sexual abuse and sentenced in 2016 to two years in jail. He was released in June 2017.
From 2004 to 2006, Kirkland was an assistant principal in the Redlands Unified School District, according to his LinkedIn profile.
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Sources
- [temple marriage announcement],
- District failed to act on abuse, lawsuit alleges,
- School district settles sex abuse cases for $15M,
- Kevin Kirkland,
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1. [temple marriage announcement]
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2. District failed to act on abuse, lawsuit alleges
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3. School district settles sex abuse cases for $15M
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4. Kevin Kirkland
ExperienceExperience
TeacherTeacher
Redlands Unified School DistrictRedlands Unified School District
Kern High School District logo
Boys Varsity Golf CoachBoys Varsity Golf Coach
Redlands High SchoolRedlands High School Aug 2006 - Present · 17 yrs 8 mosAug 2006 - Present · 17 yrs 8 mos
Assistant PrincipalAssistant Principal
Redlands Unified School DistrictRedlands Unified School District Jul 2004 - Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 1 moJul 2004 - Jul 2006 · 2 yrs 1 mo
Middle School AdministatorMiddle School Administator
Kern High School District logo
Director of Special Education/Pupil ServicesDirector of Special Education/Pupil Services
Alta Loma School DistrictAlta Loma School District Jul 1999 - Jul 2004 · 5 yrs 1 moJul 1999 - Jul 2004 · 5 yrs 1 mo
Director over Special Education instructional services and Child Welfare and Attendance for K-8 District.Director over Special Education instructional services and Child Welfare and Attendance for K-8 District.EducationEducation
University of California, Berkeley logo
University of California, BerkeleyUniversity of California, Berkeley
MA, EducationMA, Education 1995 - 19971995 - 1997
Activities and societies: None
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