February 9, 2010

Kerman High Teacher Arrested: Community Reacts

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By KSEE News

Story Published: Nov 11, 2009 at 9:43 PM EST

Story Updated: Nov 11, 2009 at 9:43 PM EST

Maria Vega, 34, was arrested Monday after allegedly confessing to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old Kerman High School student.

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Vega is employed at the high school as an English as a second language teacher and a junior varsity soccer coach.

Her employment status is unknown. She has since bonded out of jail. No word when she will make her first appearance in court.

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Wednesday, Jan 13 at 7:01 PM Cluster wrote ...

All of you a small town mentality people have nothing else to do. Get a life! Let God judge her...because as you stated, "What goes around comes around." She never partied with under aged. She barely went to a bar to have a drink. Get your facts straight, because she's a strong woman who is moving on, and pays no mind to you all!

Thursday, Dec 3 at 3:21 AM A mom wrote ...

WoW people some of us do nt understand anything it's not the town that should b blamed for the mistake the town people make,ok she might jave been a great coach and teaher and we don't have to judge this the man upstairs will tke care it bsides f u look at it she is alredy paying No.1 she ruined herself for the rest of her life she better than anyone especially bcuz she was a teacher and knows the meaning of the word "CONSEQUENSES". Oh and as for the boy well only he knows what he going through.

Monday, Nov 30 at 3:50 AM Friend wrote ...

GET OVER IT PEOPLE! Her child should't be involved she has nothing to do with this. Its not like its the 1st or last teacher to do this. the student is old enough to know what he was doing. he isn't 10. also, just cause someone likes to go out doesnt make her a bad person. i highly doubt that she paartied w/ her students. She is a great person and known her for a while. Where all human and going to make mistake. keep your head up things will get better.

Wednesday, Nov 25 at 9:57 PM anonymus wrote ...

verrryy prretttyyy but verrryyy desperate,///

Wednesday, Nov 25 at 9:55 PM Anonymous wrote ...

why does it matter?? the 17 year old is ugly and weird.

Wednesday, Nov 25 at 9:55 PM anonymus wrote ...

verrry prettttyyy but veryy desperattee..//

Monday, Nov 23 at 3:30 AM Anonymous wrote ...

she is not the only one to blame here. david knew what he was doin. yea its wrong but who are all you to judge her. its not like you are perfect. only god can judge her.

Friday, Nov 20 at 4:19 AM bambam wrote ...

OBBOP YOU ARE AN IDIOT....get a life looser!

Tuesday, Nov 17 at 10:02 PM mark wrote ...

where im i going to go to get an education now? i think one on one teaching is good.

Monday, Nov 16 at 10:55 PM Don't Judge! wrote ...

Ms.Vega made a huge mistake that is painful for all who are affected by her her choice so rather than judge her actions pray for her and the other people who will suffer because of this misfortune!

Monday, Nov 16 at 10:46 PM Lady Baba wrote ...

What is going on at Kerman High who is in charge? I have lived in Kerman all my life and for this little conservative town is too much. KHS secretary drug dealer then a sex scandal with a student and teacher. Oh my God then WALMART, too. What are all the sobs in Kerman going to think of next. This town has always been is so prejudice. Believe me this isn't the first scandal in Kerman. There have been so many in our small little uptight town. Maria chill and student think!!!

Monday, Nov 16 at 10:35 PM concerned parent wrote ...

she should go to prison and get some help mentaly!!!and why did she leave mendota???if i was his mom i would have gave her what she deserved!!

Monday, Nov 16 at 12:11 PM DUPA wrote ...

I'm just saying... I'm a hot guy and above 21 etc.... she didn't need to bang a lil 17 yr old boy, I'd be MORE than willing to get with that! STILL !!!

Sunday, Nov 15 at 10:17 AM Anonymous wrote ...

I love all the support for Ms. Vega. She was a good English teacher. Yeah, right. Your comment could have been written better by a 6 year old. Maybe Ms. Vega should have spent more time teaching inside the classroom and less time satisfying her personal needs with a student. She is just another nymphomaniac with a teaching credential. Makes you wonder how many of her teachers she slept with to get it. Good luck Kerman.

Sunday, Nov 15 at 10:11 AM Anonymous wrote ...

I love all the support for Ms Vega. She was a good English teacher...yeah, right. So good your comment is written like a 6 year old. Maybe she should have spent more time on in school instruction and less time on bedroom or backseat instruction. Just another nymphomaniac with a teaching credential. One has to wonder, did she sleep with her teachers to pass her classed? She sure doesn't seem very smart to me!

Sunday, Nov 15 at 5:02 AM kerman wrote ...

I am so sick of hearing she is inosent until proven guilty .she admit to what she did and she should be punished for what she did ther are so many men out there i feel sorry for his mother cuz now it is her who has to deel with this whole matter mom be strong and may god bless you and your fam.

Sunday, Nov 15 at 3:59 AM parent comments wrote ...

maria vega were you not thinking aboult your doughter when you desided to minipulate this17 year old boy . cuz no matter how old the boy is he is a minor and you as a teacher should have never gotten involved with him remember you have a doughter what goes around comes around .

Sunday, Nov 15 at 3:32 AM a friend wrote ...

Maria vege how could youget involved with a17 year old boy what were you thinking do you have any morels you are so sick it dosent matter how good thay say you look you are34 years old he is just a kid i hope you pay for all that you have done to the boy and the fam you looser twisted woman.

Sunday, Nov 15 at 3:18 AM some one who cares wrote ...

meria vega i think you are so so wrong for crossing that line god knows with what other kid you flirted around with i am so glad you got cought and you really need to remember you have a doughter what were you not thinking of your doughter you know when the student turns 25 your dougter will be 19 i think you are twisted and sick''

Sunday, Nov 15 at 2:20 AM P wrote ...

Get a life people.

Saturday, Nov 14 at 8:18 PM kerman wrote ...

she's innocent til proven guilty...by court

Saturday, Nov 14 at 7:25 PM janis wrote ...

TO Obbop: you are ridiculus. now a woman's very bad judgment is the cause for teen pregnancy rates!!! And the entire mexican culture is at fault for her sex crimes. Please!!! go to school and learn about what causes teen pregnancy, you fool

Saturday, Nov 14 at 7:20 PM lisa wrote ...

One woman's mistake causes so many ignorant people to make huge assumptions about kerman teachers, culture, athletics, etc. Come on people, don't judge a town and a school based on one woman's mistakes. The town and school are like all others, susceptible to some bad press.

Saturday, Nov 14 at 7:17 PM mike wrote ...

Does she teach at home? i NEED HELP WITH my writeing.

Saturday, Nov 14 at 12:56 PM Obbop wrote ...

Prior comment about high teen pregnancy rate need look no further than the diseased backwards 2nd-world culture swarming across the southern border.

Friday, Nov 13 at 10:05 PM Kermanteacher wrote ...

I worked with Vega and got to know her well. She was popular with her students because she did not make them read and write, instead she let them talk and take naps and play with their cell phones. Sad

Friday, Nov 13 at 3:45 PM Just my opionion!! wrote ...

She knew what she was doing. That is wrong. If I was his mom I would want her to be punished. She's lucky she's not pregnant.

Friday, Nov 13 at 1:06 PM unknown wrote ...

SEND HER BACK TO MENDO WERE SHE CAME FROM BOTH TOWNS ARE SORRY FOR HER DOING.........

Friday, Nov 13 at 12:20 PM lemoore wrote ...

she is a bomb teacher....

Friday, Nov 13 at 10:35 AM JB wrote ...

Man if that was my teacher I would stay after class and do anything she asked! lol

Friday, Nov 13 at 9:04 AM Anonymous wrote ...

Get a life people. Agree with the comment fully about small towns having small minds. I work in kerman and see it everday. Lots of nice people but plenty of uneducated morons as well. Get a life morons

Friday, Nov 13 at 8:55 AM Raisin guy wrote ...

I have read all comments posted here so far. I am at a loss to see how any of this is relevant to KHS moms comment stating that sports have taken precedence over teaching at KHS. The business end of this lady's crack pipe must be red hot. KHS has likely to be one of the very last schools in the valley to be thought of as a athletic factory. Small towns unfortunately often produce small minds.

Friday, Nov 13 at 1:51 AM anonymous wrote ...

I think this whole situation is sad, especially with what kerman has had to deal with these past few months. I think parents that are concerned about this should be more informative and attend more board meeting and pay attention to our kids. Isn't it ridiculous that we have one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates? We've got students sleeping with teachers, 13 years olds popping out kids. Come on people get it together! KHS staff- I know you can handle this and you've done well.

Friday, Nov 13 at 12:34 AM an student from kerman high school wrote ...

Ms. vega is a good person I had her for english she is a good teacher , but somotimes every human make mistakes,but no matter what she it's going to have our support

Friday, Nov 13 at 12:29 AM Fed Up!!! wrote ...

KHS Mother, why does this always have to comeback to athletics,this has nothing to do with athletics, this is about a dumb woman making a huge mistake. GET OVER IT already, You sound like a broken record, everyone knows who you are and well frankly people are sick of your nonsense. Get a life

Friday, Nov 13 at 12:24 AM Anonymous wrote ...

SHE IS FIN I WOULD TAP THAT TO

Thursday, Nov 12 at 11:53 PM .? wrote ...

I'd tap that too why wasn't she in my high school,.??? Dang!

Thursday, Nov 12 at 11:25 PM YOUR IN MY PRAYERS wrote ...

Maria has always been a good mom,daughter,sister and friend.Maria takes great pride in her job as a teacher. Unfortunely,sometimes we make bad choice. GOD BLESS

Thursday, Nov 12 at 9:28 PM mendota wrote ...

maria vega is a stupid person. she always tries to look down on other people just because she has a bmw and other things. well now she looks dumb all over the news for having sex with a 17 year old. and the reason for that is because any man that knows her will have nothing to do with her. the only thing guys want from her is the same thing that 17 year old boy wanted.....

Thursday, Nov 12 at 9:25 PM jon wrote ...

apparently his parents knew of the affair. without parents and victim cooperation, she will not see any jail time

Thursday, Nov 12 at 9:22 PM lisa wrote ...

she is a few cards shy of a full deck. i knew her and she was inappropriate with students and staff. she did party with underage students and she should be charged for that too.

Thursday, Nov 12 at 9:04 PM maria arevalo wrote ...

To me Mrs. Vega was the coolest teacher of all and she still is going to be no matter what ?why? because in this world everybody makes mistakes why cant she...and what happen with this student is not only her fault because she did not force him to have sex with her..I think he is old enough to make his decision...Im with Mr. Vega all the way shes a very respectfull teacher that felt for a kid...age dont matter people is not is they were having sex at school...

Thursday, Nov 12 at 7:25 PM Mother of a KHS student wrote ...

My question is like always with these teacher or professionals that go to school all that time, and ruin it so quickly. What are our college's teaching the future teachers of this world? Kerman Schools are so blinded by what their athlete's can do for them, and forget the fundamentals of good teaching.

Thursday, Nov 12 at 5:26 PM Janie wrote ...

How can a 34 yr old in the field of education make such an irrational decision? Does she not care about her career? She has a child to support and now she may face jail time. This is not shocking coming from her! I knew her personally and she was a 34 yr old in a 15 yr old's body. Very immature w/students. Also, she's been known to "party" with students. Will she be charged for that crime? There are pictures all over students myspace!

Thursday, Nov 12 at 5:25 PM Janie wrote ...

Thursday, Nov 12 at 3:48 PM ?? wrote ...

Wow, What is going on with Kerman High. First, a secretary that was a drug dealer and killed. And now a teacher that is a child molestor. What is next?

Thursday, Nov 12 at 2:19 PM teachme wrote ...

Wow in most states the age of consent is 16...weird for Cali to be so conservative. His parents obviously called this one in because even most 34 yrs olds would dream about bagging a woman that hot.

Thursday, Nov 12 at 2:13 PM Anubis wrote ...

Meooowww

Thursday, Nov 12 at 11:28 AM former student wrote ...

Oh wow she use to sub at my school!!!

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