BREVARD COUNTY, FL (WESH) — The principal of a Florida elementary school has been arrested on child pornography charges.

Ricky Sheppard, 59, of Melbourne, was arrested Thursday after a search warrant was served at his home.

Sheppard is the principal of Spessard Holland Elementary School in Satellite Beach. The school district has been notified of the arrest and Sheppard has been placed on administrative leave.

Investigators are still sifting through more than 1,100 files that they call “child notable.”

“You expect that person to have the highest standards, and clearly this individual did not,” said Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey.

The case is being reviewed by the United States Attorney’s Office.

This is Sheppard’s first year as principal of the school. He’s been with Brevard County Schools since 1981 working as a teacher and assistant principal at six different schools.

If convicted, he could face up to 20 years in federal prison.What others are clicking on: