April Watson, 33, teacher, Jay High School, Santa Rosa FL

Two Santa Rosa County teachers, April Burford Watson and Ashley Elenea Burkett, were arrested stemming from an investigation into unlawful sexual activity with minors. The investigation was initiated on July 28, 2009 after an anonymous letter was sent to the Santa Rosa County School District alleging sexual relationships between two Jay High School teachers and male juveniles. The letter was given to the Santa Rosa County Sheriff's Office for investigation. Interviews were conducted with the alleged victims in the case. Two victims alleged that they were involved in sexual activity with Watson at her residence and the residence of Burkett between the months of July and October 2007. One other victim alleged that he was involved in sexual activity with Burkett at her residence and the residence of Watson between the months of July and October 2007. Both of the suspects were questioned by investigators and they both admitted to the unlawful sexual activity.

Update Jan 27 2010: Both April Burford Watson and Ashley Elenea Burkett have entered pleas of no contest to three counts of unlawful sexual activity with certain minors.

Update Apr 16 2010: April Watson and Ashley Burkett received identical sentences of 15 months in prison, followed by 5 years of probation.

Update May 9 2011: April Watson and Ashley Burkett were released from prison.

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Helen Goddard, 26, Music teacher, City of London School for Girls, London England

Helen Goddard was arrested for engaging in a sexual relationship with a 15 year old student. The two were seen having coffee in a London cafe, and the school was buzzing with rumors. When the headmistress was informed, the police were called in to investigate.

Allegedly the lesbian affair began when Helen Goddard taught the girl to play the trumpet. Allegedly they went to Paris and attended a Gay Pride march. When police raided the teacher’s London flat they found various sexual toys including vibrators and fluffy handcuffs. Mobile phones seized showed that they had exchanged hundreds of obscene text messages.

Update Sept 2009:   Helen Goddard was sentenced to 15 months in prison, of which she must serve half, before being considered for release.

Heidi Mullinnix, 28, special education teacher, Western Brown High School, Mt Orab OH

Heidi Mullinnix pleaded guilty to having a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student. The relationship happened 5 years ago, but only recently came to light. The student was 17 and Mullinnix was 23 when the relationship took place between February and March of 2004.

Update July 2009: Heidi Mullinnix was sentenced to one year in prison in addition to five years of community control.

Looks like she is married and gave birth to a daughter in Mar 2008.

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