Sarah Fowlkes turned herself into police for having an improper relationship with a 17-year-old student and has been suspended after officers said they 'do not tolerate any improper activity between a teacher and a child'
Sarah Fowlkes was seen beaming broadly in two pictures taken by police after she was arrested for having an "improper relationship" with a teenage student.
The 27-year-old was charged after turning herself in to police - hours after reportedly celebrating her birthday with her husband of four years.
She has since been suspended after officers said they would not tolerate inappropriate relationships between teachers and students.
“Their contact was of a sexual nature,” an officer added.
Fowlkes has been suspended from teaching and counselling sessions are now being offered to students at the school.
Schools Superintendent Susan Bohn wrote to parents and said: “I am writing to you with very upsetting news. Today, local law enforcement arrested Sarah Fowlkes, a teacher at LHS, for an improper relationship with a student.
“On the afternoon of Friday, March 10th, the LHS administration received a concerning report.
“Fowlkes will not return to the school district. The district is sending notice of the conduct to the State Board for Educator Certification.
“Every day, you trust your children to our care, and it is a responsibility we do not take lightly.
“As a parent of a Lockhart SD student, I join you in feeling anger and disappointment in what happened.
“As an administrator, I will always take swift action against anyone who would violate the sacred trust between students and educators.
“Please take time to speak to your child about what has happened. If any student or parent has information about this situation, please contact the Lockhart Police Department.
“The campus will have counsellors available to meet with any student who needs or wants support.
“In the meantime, if you have any concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.”
Bohn added in a statement: "Lockhart parents entrust their children to us every day, and it is something we do not take lightly. Student safety is the district's most important priority. As soon as we learned of the report, we acted swiftly to involve law enforcement and CPS to conduct a thorough investigation.
"The district does not and will not tolerate any improper communication or contact between a teacher and child.”
Fowlkes has reportedly been married since 2013 and celebrated her birthday at a restaurant with her husband the night before she was arrested.
She started working at Lockhart High last September, according to her page on the school’s website.
In her profile, she wrote: “This is my third year as a teacher, my previous two years were spent at Plum Creek Elementary where I was a third and fifth grade science and social studies teacher.
“I have very high expectations of myself as a teacher as well as of my students and I hope that this will be a formula for achievement.
“I want this to be an enjoyable year for all of my students but also a productive, challenging and encouraging year with success for everyone.”
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