Frisco ISD is back under scrutiny after a McSpedden Elementary teacher was arrested yesterday on a felony charge that police say stems from a physical assault on a student at school. Patricia Kemper, 54, has been charged with injury to a child, a felony that carries potential prison time. The case began after the district reported the allegation to police and investigators opened a criminal probe.
According to a press release from the City of Frisco, Kemper turned herself in to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office earlier this week and faces a third-degree felony charge. The release states that Frisco ISD notified police of the allegation and detectives opened a criminal investigation that ultimately led to the arrest. The announcement was also shared on the City of Frisco.
(March 6, 2026) @FriscoPD Media Release: FISD Teacher arrested for Injury to a Child.https://t.co/UPfC0fl5S4 https://t.co/vAM3qHUNGY
— City of Frisco,Texas (@CityOfFriscoTx) March 6, 2026
Charge and penalties
Injury to a child can be prosecuted as a third-degree felony in Texas, punishable by two to ten years in prison and a fine of up to $10,000, as outlined in Texas statutes. The statute covers conduct that causes bodily injury, serious impairment, or mental deficiency to a child and gives prosecutors discretion on how to file charges based on the evidence. Those charged are presumed innocent while the investigation and any court proceedings move forward.
How police say the public can help
The Frisco Police Department has asked anyone with information to call (972) 292-6010 or submit an anonymous tip by texting FRISCOPD to 847411 (tip411). The department included call-for-service number 2026-00014672 in its release via the City of Frisco. Tips can also be submitted through the Frisco PD app and the release notes. Investigators said they are coordinating with Frisco ISD as the case is reviewed by prosecutors.
Local context
The arrest follows other educator-related investigations in the Frisco area this year. In mid-February, the Houston Chronicle reported that a Frisco ISD teacher was arrested on an invasive visual recording charge, and The Dallas Morning News covered a 2022 case in which a former district employee was arrested after inappropriate images were found at an elementary school. Those incidents prompted officials to emphasize coordination between the district and law enforcement when allegations arise.
