Frisco Teacher at McSpedden Elementary Arrested on Third-Degree Injury to Child Charge

Frisco Police arrested Patricia Kemper, 54, a teacher assigned to McSpedden Elementary School, and charged her with Injury to a Child, a third-degree felony, the department announced in a press release marked "FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 6, 2026." The Frisco Police Department said the arrest followed a criminal investigation opened after Frisco ISD reported allegations of a physical assault involving a student.

Frisco ISD notified Frisco Police and the department "immediately opened a criminal investigation in coordination with the school district," the press release states and lists CALL FOR SERVICE #: 2026-00014672. According to the police release and subsequent local reporting, charges were filed and, after charges were filed, Kemper "turned herself in to the Collin County Sheriff’s Office earlier this week."

Frisco ISD provided a statement confirming the district is aware of the arrest and detailing personnel action. "Frisco ISD is aware that McSpedden Elementary School teacher Patricia Kemper has been arrested by the Frisco Police Department on charges of injury to a child. Ms. Kemper has been placed on administrative leave and is prohibited from entering Frisco ISD property. She has not been on campus or around students since the allegation was made," the district said, adding it is cooperating with investigators and noting counselors and campus administrators are available to support students as needed.

The Frisco Police Department release set out the statutory exposure tied to the charge: "Kemper has been charged with Injury to a Child, a 3rd degree felony punishable by two to ten years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine." The press release and local outlets did not provide the specific statutory citation, detailed factual allegations about the alleged assault, or whether the student received medical treatment.

Frisco Police urged community members to come forward with information. "Anyone with information related to this case or similar incidents is urged to contact the Frisco Police Department at (972) 292-6010. Anonymous tips can be submitted by texting FRISCOPD and your tip to 847411 (tip411) or through the Frisco PD app." The release also lists contact for media inquiries as "FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Public Information Office 972.292.6133."

Key procedural details remain undisclosed in public materials: the child's name has not been released, the sources do not describe the precise conduct that led to the Injury to a Child charge, and no bond amount or arraignment date was provided. Some outlets used an alternate spelling, "McSpadden Elementary," but Frisco Police Department and Frisco ISD materials use McSpedden Elementary School; reporters and officials note the investigation is active and personnel confidentiality laws limit what the district can share.

Collin County court or sheriff records should show any booking or upcoming court dates once they are available; Frisco Police and Frisco ISD say they will continue to cooperate as the investigation proceeds.