Newly uncovered text messages have revealed the disturbing and inappropriate relationship between McKenna Kindred, a married high school teacher, and a 17-year-old student from Spokane, Washington.
The relationship, which began after months of flirtatious online exchanges, culminated in a sexual encounter in November 2022 at Kindred's home while her husband, Kyle Kindred, was away on a hunting trip.
The explicit messages exchanged between Kindred, who was 25 at the time, and the teen provide details of their relationship.
In one message, Kindred wrote (via the Daily Mail): “I was sad when you had to leave my room… when other girls talk about you in my class I could feel myself getting mad.” She also told the youngster, “I really like being touched by you.”
In another, she messaged the boy: “We almost got caught. I was sad when that student walked in when he did. I wanted you to hold me. I really like being touched by you.”
The teen messaged her saying, “Mom glad I can satisfy you.” Prosecutors say Kindred “liked” the message.
He also asked whether she had used a sex toy while thinking about him, and she replied: “I did.”
When the boy said she should have recorded it so he could watch later, Kindred is said to have responded: “Hm next time I need to relearn Snapchat haha.”
These texts were discovered after the boy's friend reportedly accessed his Instagram account and found the conversations.
Screenshots were shared with a teacher, who then contacted the authorities, sparking an investigation.
Teen's Testimony Reveals Details of Sexual Encounter
The teen later detailed the encounter to police, stating that he arrived at Kindred's home between 6:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m.
They began by watching a movie and kissing, before progressing to sexual activity. He explained that they first had intercourse on the couch for about 10 minutes, before moving to Kindred’s bedroom, where they continued until around 10:00 p.m.
After showering and hanging out, the teen left at around 11:30 p.m. Authorities believe this was the only sexual encounter between the pair.
Further evidence surfaced when the boy's mother, Ashley Beckley, provided investigators with explicit photos and videos exchanged between her son and Kindred.
This included images of Kindred sending her son pictures of her breasts and a message in which she discussed using a sex toy.
The mother also informed police about a disturbing text where Kindred admitted to using a toy while thinking about the boy.
Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct
While Washington law permits consensual sexual activity at the age of 16, authority figures like teachers can still be charged with sexual misconduct when they engage in sexual activity with minors under 18.
Kindred was arrested in December 2022 and later confessed to first-degree sexual misconduct.
In March 2024, she pleaded guilty to amended charges of second-degree sexual misconduct with a minor and communication with a minor for immoral purposes.
In her emotional court statement, Kindred expressed deep regret for her actions. “I am truly sorry for my actions. I know that this past year has been enormously stressful for all involved," cited by The Sun.
“As a result of my actions I’ve lost my career, valuable friendships, freedoms and have let down countless people who placed their trust in me," she continued. “My mental health has also been severely affected by this event. I am deeply ashamed of the pain I have caused.”
It was reported that Kindred's husband stood by her and that the pair is still married. According to Daily Mail, property records reveal that the couple moved from Washington to Idaho, where they bought a home near Boise for nearly $500,000 in June 2024, months after her sentencing.
Kindred completed the requirements of her sentence and was formally discharged in May 2025.
She has since voluntarily surrendered her teaching license following an investigation by Idaho’s Professional Standards Commission. It remains unclear whether she is currently employed.