Teh One Who Knocks
11-05-2011, 02:44 PM
By Jason Hibbs - WPSD-TV Channel 6 News
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GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. — Parents and teachers had a disturbing day at a local high school after state police arrested a teacher, charging her with having sexual contact with a student.
Amy Noles taught foreign language at the Graves County High School for five years.
Kentucky State Police arrested the 38-year-old on Thursday and charged her with one count of first degree sexual abuse.
Parents said Thursday rumors were flying around the school about a sexual relationship between Noles and a student.
The superintendent said the principal heard about it and contacted him. He then contacted state police.
The KSP investigation began immediately. Thursday, they escorted Noles out of the school and took her to jail.
Jeff Cope has a daughter in Amy Noles' Spanish class. He couldn't believe what his daughter said yesterday after school.
"'They think one of our teachers is messing around with one of our students,' and I was like 'What?'"
Graves County Schools Superintendent Pete Galloway had a similar reaction when the school principal called him Wednesday.
"It's difficult to see this happening in our district," Galloway said. "It's difficult to deal with."
Galloway said they dealt with it quickly and are working closely with Kentucky State Police, who made the arrest during school hours.
"We had enough evidence early on to determine a pattern of behavior that was inappropriate," KSP Trooper Dean Patterson said.
Jeff Cope is glad the teacher is behind bars.
"One of my kids said they were going to let her finish the school year out," Cope said. "After all this we seen tonight, I guess that ain't going to happen. That was my biggest concern."
The superintendent said for now, the district has placed Noles on unpaid administrative leave. Her future at the school depends on the outcome of the investigation.
At this point, investigators aren't saying much. They had no comment on the nature of the relationship, where it occurred or how long it had been going on.
While authorities aren't saying much about the alleged relationship, the superintendent said a little about the alleged victim. He said he believes only one student had inappropriate relations with Noles. That student is a male and he's under the age of 18.
State police said if you are concerned about your children, talk to them. If you notice your children are online often or just behaving strangely, ask them about it.
The investigation is ongoing. Noles is currently being lodged at the Graves County Jail.
http://i.imgur.com/E3oCs.jpg
GRAVES COUNTY, Ky. — Parents and teachers had a disturbing day at a local high school after state police arrested a teacher, charging her with having sexual contact with a student.
Amy Noles taught foreign language at the Graves County High School for five years.
Kentucky State Police arrested the 38-year-old on Thursday and charged her with one count of first degree sexual abuse.
Parents said Thursday rumors were flying around the school about a sexual relationship between Noles and a student.
The superintendent said the principal heard about it and contacted him. He then contacted state police.
The KSP investigation began immediately. Thursday, they escorted Noles out of the school and took her to jail.
Jeff Cope has a daughter in Amy Noles' Spanish class. He couldn't believe what his daughter said yesterday after school.
"'They think one of our teachers is messing around with one of our students,' and I was like 'What?'"
Graves County Schools Superintendent Pete Galloway had a similar reaction when the school principal called him Wednesday.
"It's difficult to see this happening in our district," Galloway said. "It's difficult to deal with."
Galloway said they dealt with it quickly and are working closely with Kentucky State Police, who made the arrest during school hours.
"We had enough evidence early on to determine a pattern of behavior that was inappropriate," KSP Trooper Dean Patterson said.
Jeff Cope is glad the teacher is behind bars.
"One of my kids said they were going to let her finish the school year out," Cope said. "After all this we seen tonight, I guess that ain't going to happen. That was my biggest concern."
The superintendent said for now, the district has placed Noles on unpaid administrative leave. Her future at the school depends on the outcome of the investigation.
At this point, investigators aren't saying much. They had no comment on the nature of the relationship, where it occurred or how long it had been going on.
While authorities aren't saying much about the alleged relationship, the superintendent said a little about the alleged victim. He said he believes only one student had inappropriate relations with Noles. That student is a male and he's under the age of 18.
State police said if you are concerned about your children, talk to them. If you notice your children are online often or just behaving strangely, ask them about it.
The investigation is ongoing. Noles is currently being lodged at the Graves County Jail.