A Spanish teacher accused of having sex with a student could face up to 20 years behind bars. Natasha Patronsky, 24, was arrested after surrendering herself to officers at Montgomery Police station in Alabama, USA, on Wednesday night.
She stands accused of having sex with a student under the age of 19.
According to reports, the teacher resigned from her position at Sidney Lanier High School on November 20, just days before police launched their investigation.
She began working at the school after being hired in August.
It is alleged she had an a sexual encounter with one of her students on November 8 but prosecutors have not disclosed the exact nature of the offence.
A school district spokesman said: “We are shocked to hear of this allegation.
“We support law enforcement in their work to get to the truth in this matter.
“Any person found guilty of putting a child’s safety at risk, should be punished to the full extent of the law.”