Mississippi’s Former Teacher of the Year Arrested Over Alleged Student Misconduct
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A former Mississippi Teacher of the Year was arrested after authorities say she engaged in sexual activity with a student at Ocean Springs Middle School. The educator, promoted to assistant principal at Oak Park Elementary this year, now faces charges of sexual battery and enticement of a child. Under state law, her position of authority could carry up to 30 years behind bars. School officials alerted police and child welfare services on June 20. A Jackson County judge set bond at $50,000 per count. The investigation remains ongoing.
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