Natalie Gentry, 33, English teacher, LaRue County High School, Hodgenville KY

Natalie Gentry is being investigated by police say an investigation regarding a sexual relationship with a male student. Parents told WAVE 3 that Gentry has been off the job for a few weeks. The investigation is on going, and no arrest has been made.

In a somewhat related story, in the beginning of the 2010 school year, LaRue County High instituted a school-wide laptop program. And get this: "English teacher Natalie Gentry said one of her favorite features is an instant-messaging feature where students can ask her questions privately." Oh my gosh, I don't even know what to say to that...

Update Nov 17 2011: Police have turned over the results of their investigation to the prosecutor.  No decision has been made, whether or not charges will be filed.  Police believe that Natalie had sex with more than 1 male student.  The school district has fired her, and she has not appealed.

Update Jan 16 2012: Natalie Gentry has been arrested. The victim's mother has spoken to a newspaper. Allegedly the victim was one person who helped Natalie while her husband was overseas in the military, and she was taking care of an infant. He went to school where she taught, and he mowed her lawn and plowed her fields. Kentucky state police allege that she was involved with 2 students, age 17 and 18.

Update Feb 3 2012: Natalie Gentry has pleaded not guilty to the charges against her. She will be back in court Mar 12.

Shannon Hirchert, 42, Special Needs teacher, Martha Layne Collins High School, Shelbyville KY

Shannon Hirchert is facing charges for allegedly having sexual contact with two students. Allegedly she sent pornographic picture of herself to the students from her cell phone. If you have any of these pictures, PLEASE e-mail them to TeachersInCustody@gmail.com. Allegedly she had 5 encounters with one student, and 1 with the other. Allegedly the encounters occurred in a classroom and parking lots.

Carrie Shafer, 38, Biology teacher, duPont Manual High School, Louisville KY

Carrie Shafer is a 38 year old blonde mother of two, and a biology teacher. She was caught by the police partially naked in her car with one her 17 year old students. There were condoms on the ground beside the car. Carrie resigned her position two days later.

Update June 6 2011: Carrie Shafer pleaded guilty to two charges against her, and received 3 years probation.

My two cents: she looked really hot at the plea agreement (bottom).