Crime & Safety
Flagstaff Teacher Charged With Child Molestation, Resigns
Ted Komada was arrested Sunday and quit a couple of days later. He was the STEM Coordinator at Killip Elementary School.

FLAGSTAFF, AZ – A teacher and chess coach at Killip Elementary School resigned after being arrested on child sex charges. Ted Komada, 37, is charged with suspected child molestation and sexual contact with a minor.
Komada was the STEM coordinator and chess coach at the school.
After Komada submitted his resignation, the Flagstaff Unified School District took steps to ban him from the school and any district activities.
Find out what's happening in Phoenixfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
He's being held at the Coconino County Jail in lieu of $25,000 bond.
Flagstaff Police would like anyone with information to call them at 928-774-1414 or contact Silent Witness at 928-774-6111.
Find out what's happening in Phoenixfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Photo courtesy Cononino County Sheriff's Office.
Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up for free Patch newsletters and alerts.