He engaged in a relationship with his student in the classroom, while other students acted as lookouts.

An English teacher, Hailey Clifton-Carmack, 26, in the state of Missouri, United States, has been accused of having sexual intercourse with a 16-year-old student and has admitted her guilt.

The incident came to light in December when the scratches on the victim's back were noticed. According to court documents, the teacher was wearing tight and revealing clothes to attract the student's attention.

The relationship continued even during school hours, and other students acted as lookouts. Although the teacher initially denied the allegations, text messages found on her phone proved the relationship.

Even more surprising was the fact that the victim's father was aware of this relationship and turned a blind eye. Father Mark Creighton defended the situation by saying, "If they are doing it behind my back, I can allow it." Now he is also accused of endangering the child's welfare.

The school administration announced that the teacher has been suspended since December 8, 2023, and is not expected to return.

Clifton-Carmack faces up to four years in prison and will be under house arrest until the verdict. This was her first teaching job, and she had been working for only a year and a half.

This incident has sparked serious debates about the ethical boundaries of student-teacher relationships and the protection of children in schools.