JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – A River City Science Academy teacher was arrested Tuesday and charged with felony counts alleging he solicited a romantic relationship with a student and unlawfully used a communication device, the Jacksonville Sheriff’s Office said.
Jackson Jordan Hull, 25, was taken into custody on April 14 and booked into the Duval County jail, according to jail records. He faces a second-degree felony count of soliciting or engaging in a romantic relationship with a student and a third-degree felony count of unlawful use of a two-way communication device.
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Investigators said Hull, a now-former teacher at the Beach Boulevard campus, exchanged secret messages with a minor and arranged to meet the student at a local park in April. Detectives reviewed messages preserved on the online design platform Canva and said they found evidence that Hull and the student were alone together in March. The sheriff’s office described the behavior as “grooming.”
Authorities seized a DVD containing screenshots of messages and said body-worn camera footage exists from the investigation. Hull voluntarily attended an interview at the Police Memorial Building, was read his rights and agreed to speak with investigators, the report said.
No weapon, drugs or alcohol were reported as involved. The sheriff’s office listed a computer as part of the investigation. Additional details, including bond and court dates, were not immediately available.
The River City Science Academy principal sent a statement after Hull’s arrest, saying the teacher is no longer associated with the school.
River City Science Academy Elementary School takes all matters involving student safety extremely seriously. After becoming aware of a concern involving a former staff member, immediate action was taken in accordance with school policy and legal requirements.
The individual is no longer associated with the school, and the matter has been referred to the appropriate authorities. The school will continue cooperating fully with any ongoing review.
Adhering to our obligations regarding student privacy and the integrity of the process, we cannot provide further comment at this time. We appreciate the community’s understanding as we continue to prioritize the safety and well‑being of our students.
Nicole Spanbauer, Principal