SEDGWICK COUNTU- A former Kansas high school teacher who admitted being sexually attracted to children was sentenced Friday for sexual exploitation of a child.
Shawn Winfield, 49, was sentenced to 36 months probation, according to the Sedgwick County District Attorney's office. In November he pleaded guilty to the charges.
Wingfield resigned in July from teaching gifted English and debate at Wichita Northwest High School.
The investigation began after a woman Wingfield dated turned over what she considered worrisome text messages to police. A court affidavit said Winfield admitted to being sexually attracted to 11- to 14-year-old children.
At the time of his surprise resignation, Wingfield wrote on social media, "This morning, for reasons involving personal health and well being, I resigned from Wichita Public Schools. Without going into details, I have come to believe that this is not only the best decision for myself, but also for the district and my students. And while I do regret the timing of this decision so close to the start of the new school year, I believe that to stay any longer would prove to be a greater inconvenience to everyone in the end."
He then added, "Time for me to check out for a while. A little earlier than I had hoped. See everyone, I hope, on the other side."
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