Dona Pettway, a karate instructor and longtime partner of Chuck Norris in the KICKSTART KIDS program, has been arrested for allegedly engaging in sexual relations with a 15-year-old female student at Quail Valley Middle School.
A longtime associate of Chuck Norris and a key figure in the KICKSTART KIDS program was arrested following serious allegations involving a student from Fort Bend ISD. In July, KPRC 2 Investigates learned Dona Pettway was under investigation by the Fort Bend ISD Police Department.
He was contracted by the district to teach karate to children and one of the schools he taught at was Quail Valley Middle School.Warrants for Pettway’s arrest went out Friday afternoon for sexual assault of a child and possession of child porn. He is accused of engaging in sexual relations with a female student.Screenshot of Quail Valley Middle School featuring photo of Pettway and NorrisChief Director of Operations John Kurek told staff, “I sent an email out last week informing the staff that Mr. Pettway no longer is employed by KICKSTART KIDS. I am also wanting to inform the staff that if you are approached by the media that you have no comment…”While investigators looked into the allegations, the district terminated Pettway’s contract. Fort Bend ISD spokesperson Sherry Williams issued the following statement to KPRC 2 Investigates regarding the incident: The district was recently made aware of an allegation of inappropriate conduct of a contracted employee with a student. The contracted employee was recently released from the district and will not be returning to any FBISD campus pending the results of an investigation by the Fort Bend ISD Police Department. If any student, staff, or parent has concerns or information regarding inappropriate conduct, please contact FBISD Police at 281-634-5500 or to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers at 281-491-8477.As an Emmy award-winning journalist, Jason strives to serve the community by telling in-depth stories and taking on challenges many pass over. When he’s not working, he’s spending time with his girlfriend Rosie, and dog named Dug.Holly joined the KPRC 2 digital team in March 2024, leveraging her eight years of expertise in blogging and digital content to share her passion for Houston. Outside of work, she enjoys exploring the city's vibrant scenes, all while balancing her roles as a wife and mother to two toddlers.
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