KISSIMMEE, Fla. — The following story may feature explicit information.
An arrest report for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts math teacher Chris Allen-Black says he was arrested after several women saw him exposing himself through a window at the Walt Disney World Dolphin Hotel.
Allen-Black, 53, was arrested on Feb. 24, 2024.
His arrest report says a witness was returning to her chairs on the pool deck and looked up at the hotel windows. She saw an "unknown male," later identified by police as Allen-Black, standing in front of the window naked, "stroking his penis" and overlooking the pool.
Another witness told police she saw Allen-Black was standing in front of the window fully naked. She also said she saw him touching his penis.
The arresting officer wrote that Allen-Black was arrested for "exposing his sexual organs by masturbating in front of a window in public view of theirs including women, and children and families by the pool, which was considered vulgar, and indecent by the victims."
The school's principal said Wednesday it reassigned Allen-Black to "duties without student contact" while the district’s Office of Professional Standards investigates.
Principal Tina Wilson sent the following message to parents Wednesday:
"Dear Douglas Anderson families,
Unfortunately, I am writing to share with you very disappointing news regarding one of your children’s teachers.
Our school district received notification that Mr. Allen-Black, who taught your child’s algebra class, was arrested by the Orange County Sheriff’s Office on a misdemeanor charge of exposure of sexual organs. While the presumption of innocence applies, we have reassigned this teacher to duties without student contact while the district’s office of professional standards conducts an investigation into the matter.
Please know that your child’s academic well-being is our top priority, and we have put an instructional transition plan in place to ensure there is no disruption to student learning.
• Our other certified math teachers will take over Mr. Allen-Black’s Algebra I classes to ensure continued instruction prior to the FSA.
• Algebra II classes will be taught with a substitute under close observation by school administrators and other math faculty.
• Students can attend any math teacher Lunch and Learn for remediation and support.
• Additional support may include, but is not limited to, Mu Alpha Theta tutors and ESE support teachers.
• After all math state and district assessments are complete, the math department will assign material relevant for next year’s math curriculum.
Again, this is very disappointing news. I always want to keep you informed, and most important, we want to ensure the proper educational support is in place for students.
Thank you for your support as we work to provide a safe and positive learning environment for your child."
Vocal Department Chair Jeffrey Clayton, 65, was arrested on March 22, 2023, on charges of lewd and lascivious conduct involving a student and unlawful use of a two-way communication device, according to an arrest report.
Four staff members total were removed from the classroom as Douglas Anderson for alleged misconduct last year.