Louisiana Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Relationship with Student
A biology teacher at a Catholic all-girls school in Louisiana has been terminated from her position and taken into custody by law enforcement following allegations of an inappropriate sexual relationship with one of her students. The case involves Teddi Page, a 29-year-old educator who was employed at the Academy of Sacred Heart in New Orleans.
Details of the Allegations and Investigation
According to police reports and court documents obtained by local media, the alleged relationship began in August last year, shortly after Page was hired to teach biology at the prestigious institution. During initial classroom introductions, the student, who was 17 years old at the time, reportedly described feeling a "spark" between herself and the teacher.
Investigators state that personal and intimate conversations continued between Page and the student for at least two months. By November, the relationship allegedly escalated to physical encounters, including kissing and sexual activity that occurred both at Page's apartment and in the student's vehicle.
Discovery and School Response
The situation came to light when the student's mother began noticing behavioral changes in her daughter, who had turned 18 and was in her senior year. The mother observed that her daughter had developed a short temper and would frequently isolate herself during family vacations to engage in video chats with an unknown person.
Upon accessing her daughter's social media accounts, the mother discovered explicit text messages and lewd images exchanged between Page and the student. The mother immediately brought this evidence to the school principal on Monday, February 2nd.
The Academy of Sacred Heart responded swiftly to the allegations. School administrators immediately terminated Page's employment and escorted her off campus. The following day, on Tuesday, February 3rd, law enforcement obtained an arrest warrant for Page on charges of sexual misconduct between an educator and a student.
Legal Proceedings and Community Reaction
Page was formally arrested on Thursday, February 5th, and made her first court appearance where her bond was set at $15,000. Court records confirm the charges against the former teacher.
The case has generated mixed reactions within the community. A relative of Page described her on social media as an "award-nominated teacher, beloved by her students," and claimed that "the situation has been completely misrepresented." The relative further stated that Page "does not deserve to be portrayed as a pedophile or sex offender."
School Administration Statement
Gretchen Zibilich Kane, Head of School at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, issued an official statement addressing the incident. Kane emphasized that Page's background check and professional references showed no red flags prior to her hiring.
"We are supporting the student and her family who have come forward and are providing resources and counseling for our students who may be upset about these developments," Kane stated. She also noted that students, faculty, and staff at the institution receive regular training on maintaining appropriate professional boundaries.
The school administration has implemented additional measures to ensure student safety and wellbeing following this incident, though specific details of these measures were not disclosed in the public statement.
