Teacher at Elite Calabasas School Charged with Child Molestation, Child Pornography

Travis Shojinaga, a teacher at the prestigious Viewpoint School, faces over 3 years in prison if convicted.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Prosecutors have charged Travis Shojinaga, a teacher at the Viewpoint School in Calabasas, California, with four counts of misdemeanor child molestation and one count of felony possession of child pornography. Shojinaga was arrested on Wednesday and is currently being held at the Malibu/Lost Hills Sheriff's station, awaiting arraignment.

Why it matters

The Viewpoint School is an elite private academy with a tuition of $55,000 per year, and it counts President Trump's youngest daughter Tiffany among its alumni. The allegations against Shojinaga, a teacher of over a decade at the school, have sent shockwaves through the community and raised concerns about student safety at the prestigious institution.

The details

According to court documents, Shojinaga is accused of taking inappropriate photos of students on the Viewpoint School campus. The school has terminated Shojinaga's employment and is cooperating with law enforcement's investigation, while also conducting its own probe with an outside party.

  • Shojinaga was arrested on Wednesday, February 26, 2026.
  • Shojinaga is scheduled to be arraigned sometime on Friday, February 28, 2026.

The players

Travis Shojinaga

A 39-year-old teacher at the Viewpoint School in Calabasas, California, who has been charged with four counts of misdemeanor child molestation and one count of felony possession of child pornography.

Viewpoint School

A prestigious private academy in Calabasas, California, with a tuition of $55,000 per year. The school counts President Trump's youngest daughter Tiffany among its alumni.

Mark McKee

The Head of School at Viewpoint School, who announced the termination of Shojinaga's employment and the school's cooperation with law enforcement and an independent investigation.

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What they’re saying

“The employee was subsequently taken into custody, and his employment has been terminated.”

— Mark McKee, Head of School, Viewpoint School (nypost.com)

“We understand this situation is deeply upsetting. We will be making resources, including counseling, available for anyone in our community who may need support.”

— Mark McKee, Head of School, Viewpoint School (nypost.com)

What’s next

The judge will decide on Friday whether to allow Shojinaga to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the need for rigorous background checks and ongoing monitoring of teachers at elite private schools, where the trust placed in educators can be easily abused. It also underscores the importance of swift action and transparency when such allegations arise, in order to protect vulnerable students and maintain the community's faith in the institution.