SCOTTSDALE, AZ (AZFamily) — An East Valley teacher is charged after he allegedly watched child pornography.

Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office deputies arrested Cocopah Middle School teacher Michael Gill on Wednesday on charges related to sexual exploitation of a minor.

A release from Scottsdale Unified School District to parents says the charges are believed to be related to Gill watching child pornography, not any physical interactions with any children. The district said Gill teaches sixth grade language arts at Cocopah Middle .

“Please know that the safety and well-being of our students is our top priority,” the school district said. “All SUSD employees, this one included, undergo an extensive background check and possess a valid fingerprint clearance card before working with our s

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