New Jersey Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexually Assaulting Two Students

Andrew Van Schoick, a 37-year-old former teacher at Middletown High School North, has formally pleaded guilty to sexually assaulting two of his students. The serious admission occurred on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Monmouth County Superior Court, bringing a partial resolution to a disturbing case that began with his indictment last November.

Van Schoick, who resided in Hazlet, New Jersey, faced multiple charges for his actions.

He pleaded guilty to one count of second-degree aggravated criminal sexual contact and one count of second-degree sexual assault. These charges specifically relate to incidents involving two different students, one of whom was under the age of 16 at the time of the offense, and the other between 16 and 18 years old.

Under the terms of his plea agreement, Van Schoick is expected to receive a five-year prison sentence.

This will be followed by a substantial 15 years of post-release parole supervision, a measure designed to monitor his conduct closely after his release from incarceration. In addition, his conviction mandates that he register under Megan’s Law, permanently identifying him as a sex offender. He will also be required to forfeit his public employment and any future eligibility for such positions.

The investigation into Van Schoick’s misconduct was led by Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago’s office.

The office has been diligent in pursuing justice for the victims and ensuring that individuals who abuse positions of trust are held accountable. This case underscores the serious commitment of law enforcement to protect students and maintain safe educational environments.

Sentencing for Andrew Van Schoick is scheduled for August 9, 2024.

This upcoming date will finalize the legal consequences for his actions, offering a definitive conclusion to the judicial process for the victims and the wider community affected by this egregious breach of trust.