Nicole R. Letcher, 26, English teacher, Fulton High School, Fulton IL

Nicole Letcher has been arrested on charges she had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.

Ironically, Nicole was recently honored as one of three area teachers, to receive a full scholarship to enroll in the Master of Arts in Education program at Ashford University.

I can only assume that Nicole is one of the best teachers around...

Update Aug 29 2011: Nicole has pleaded GUILTY to charges of sexually abusing a minor. She was sentenced to serve six months in jail, followed by 4 years probation.

Ashley Blumenshine, 27, Dance teacher, Plainfield North High School, Plainfield IL

Ashley Blumenshine was arrested for allegedy having sex with a 16 year old student.  In a car.  Behind a Kohl's department store.  When the police caught the couple, the 16 year old boy was partially naked.

Read more about what she allegedly did.

And more here.

Update Mar 2 2011: She was in court and pleaded not guilty.

Update Aug 2011: Ashley is kicking ass in her softball league, she had 3 hits last game for the Express Care Slammers.

Update Oct 2011: Ashley and her lawyer are trying to decide if they should bring the case to trial or take a plea bargain.  Ashley is doing fine and has changed her appearance somewhat.

Mar 2 2011     Credit: David Pierini / Chicago Tribune

Mar 2 2011     Credit: David Pierini / Chicago Tribune