RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - A former high school biology teacher has pleaded guilty to indecent contact charges with a student.
The Richmond Times-Dispatch reports that Miranda Nicole Pauley was arrested and charged earlier this year of five felony counts, mostly indecent liberties charges. The 35-year-old woman pleaded guilty Friday in Hanover County Circuit Court.
Prosecutors say another teacher reported her concerns about Pauley’s interactions with a male student.
The newspaper says prosecutor Elizabeth Linka disclosed that the student later told investigators he had a sexual relationship with Pauley.
The ex-teacher’s plea is part of an agreement with prosecutors that calls for her to serve two years in prison. Pauley must also register as a sex offender.
She had taught for years at Patrick Henry High School in Ashland.
Sentencing is set for January.
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Information from: Richmond Times-Dispatch, http://www.richmond.com
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