Flint, MI – A former Flint school teacher who once gained national attention as a game show contestant has been charged with second-degree criminal sexual conduct after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with an 11-year-old boy he tutored.
35-year-old Chad Lee Mosher, of Flint, is accused of grooming and inappropriately touching the child during private tutoring sessions between March 2023 and March 2024, according to Genesee County Prosecutor David Leyton.
Mosher, who previously worked for Kearsley Community Schools, was placed on leave in summer 2024 when the district learned of the investigation. He was terminated on September 11 after charges were authorized and arraigned September 22 in Genesee County District Court. He remains free on bond pending a preliminary exam on October 29.
In a letter to parents dated October 17, Superintendent Paul Gaudard confirmed Mosher’s firing:
“We recently became aware of criminal charges filed against an employee who had been placed on leave following an alleged off-campus incident. The district has since terminated the employee. We continue to maintain communication and cooperate with law enforcement on this matter. As always, the safety and security of our students remain our top priority.”
According to an online professional profile, Mosher’s connection to Kearsley dates back to 2014, where he served as a guest teacher, support staff member, and middle school quiz bowl coach. He also lists experience as a host, writer, and question editor for several trivia and game show organizations, including My Trivia Live, BuzzerBlog, and About.com’s Game Show Blog.
Mosher gained national recognition in 2011 after winning more than $43,000 on “Who Wants To Be A Millionaire.” He has also appeared on Wheel of Fortune, Million Dollar Password, and Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and has written books and guides on how to become a contestant on television game shows.
His attorney, Matthew Norwood, said Mosher maintains his innocence, noting that the case was initially declined by prosecutors after a Burton Police investigation but later revived following complaints from the alleged victim’s family.
“He did nothing wrong, and we look forward to the day that a court or jury exonerates him,” Norwood said.
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