A South Jersey school teacher just days away from going on trial for allegedly sexually assaulting a student is dead. Williamstown NJ Teacher Facing Trial for Sexual AssaultPaul A. VanHouten, Jr. courtesy Farnelli Funeral Home; Canva loading...57-year-old Paul A. VanHouten, Jr., a former science teacher at Williamstown Middle School in Gloucester County, NJ, reportedly died on February 22. VanHouten, Jr., himself a lifelong resident of Williamstown, was due to stand trial for sexual assault, child endangerment, as well as official misconduct beginning March 4, NJ.com reports. Williamstown NJ Teacher Accused of Molesting Pre-Teen StudentScience Beakers MadamLead/thinkstock loading... What Killed Former Williamstown NJ School Teacher Paul A. VanHouten, Jr.?