Shameless WA teacher posed for maternity shoot before arrest
UPDATE: A shocking case has emerged involving Naomi Tekea Craig, a former music teacher at Frederick Irwin Anglican School in Mandurah, who has been banned from teaching after becoming pregnant with a 12-year-old student’s child. This urgent update follows her guilty plea to 15 charges of sexual offenses, including sexual penetration of the boy.
On Tuesday, Craig, aged 33, admitted to a range of serious offenses, leading to her immediate removal from her teaching position. The Teacher Registration Board confirmed that her professional registration has been revoked, marking the end of her career as a teacher.
Craig had been a popular figure at the school, teaching under the surname Woods since 2024. However, her career took a drastic turn when allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced. While on maternity leave, she was charged with multiple counts of sexual offenses, which included two counts of sexual penetration of a child aged over 13 but under 16, and persistent sexual conduct with a child under 16.
In a letter sent to parents on January 6, Frederick Irwin announced Craig’s suspension and confirmed that the victim was no longer a student at the school. The letter stated, “Craig has been suspended pending the outcome of the police investigation and any prosecution.”
Further developments revealed that Craig gave birth to her second child on January 8, with DNA testing linking the newborn to her victim. Disturbingly, court documents indicated that Craig’s last contact with the boy occurred just one day before her initial court appearance on December 16.
In a striking contrast to the gravity of her charges, Craig was seen participating in “glamour” maternity photo shoots during her pregnancy. Professional photos surfaced showing her in revealing outfits just days before her last contact with the victim. This behavior has sparked outrage and disbelief among the community.
Craig is currently out on bail but is under strict conditions that prohibit unsupervised contact with any child under 18, with the exception of her newborn. This case has raised serious questions about the safety and wellbeing of students and the responsibilities of educators.
As this story develops, the impact on the community and the victim’s family remains profound. Authorities are expected to continue monitoring the situation closely. The Teacher Registration Board has emphasized its commitment to safeguarding children and will take necessary actions to ensure such violations are addressed promptly.
Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.
