Real Life 'Breaking Bad': Veteran Metro Teacher Arrested For Meth

SPRINGFIELD, TN -- A long-time Metro Nashville Public Schools teacher faces meth-related charges in Robertson County.

The Robertson County Sheriff's office arrested Stephen Curtis Henry, 55, late Sunday night, charging him with manufacturing, delivery, sale or possession of methamphetamine.

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Henry, who began working for MNPS in 1987, is a former president of the Metropolitan Nashville Education Association - the Nashville teachers' union - and is currently on the board of the Tennessee Education Association. Throughout his career, he's taught at a variety of schools and is currently teaching at the Johnson Alternative Learning Center.

Police say they found three grams of meth, a water pipe and a grinder in a home Henry co-owns with two of his siblings. According to the arrest report, the home is under renovation and Henry had been living there despite objections from his siblings. His sister reportedly called police after finding drugs. Henry allegedly admitted the drugs belonged to him.

Through a spokesperson, the school district said that because it is summer break, there's no need for human resources to act, but that the department will "determine further action" at the "appropriate time."

Henry is due in court August 13. Metro students return to class August 7.

Photo via Robertson County Sheriff's Department