Teacher arrested for improper relationship w/ student, 15
Jamie Lynn Goforth, a 37-year-old science teacher at Caldwell High School in Texas, was arrested on Sunday for having an inappropriate relationship with a student, 15
A married mother-of-two science teacher turned herself into police on Sunday after being charged with having an inappropriate sexual relationship with a 15-year-old student.
Jamie Lynn Goforth, 37, was hit with a charge of improper relationship between an educator and student. She faces between two to 20 years behind bars if convicted.
Police say the relationship between the teen and the Caldwell High School teacher started in October 2017.
School officials informed law enforcement of the relationship on February 2, and an arrest warrant was issued on February 9.
It appears that Goforth may have tried to flee town after learning about the warrant out for her arrest, but she eventually turned herself in on Sunday.
Goforth was ordered held on $10,000 bail, but she later posted that amount and was released.
According to a personal website, Goforth has been married to the high school's athletic director and head football coach, Bobby Jack Goforth, since 2011. The couple have two young daughters together, in addition to Bobby's two daughters from a previous relationship.
Goforth, left, has been married to the school's athletic director and head football coach, Bobby Jack Goforth (right), since 2011
Following Goforth's arrest, the school district released a statement that said: 'Many in our school community have heard of the arrest of Caldwell High School teacher Jamie Goforth.
'The incident is being addressed through the court system, and the employee is not currently assigned to duty. The District holds all employees to a high standard of professionalism. We will monitor the matter and cooperate with any law enforcement requests throughout this legal process.
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Share'Our first priority is to provide a safe learning environment for our students. Personnel matters are considered confidential, so please understand that we are unable to provide further details regarding this matter.
'We thank our entire community for the support of Caldwell ISD and its students.'
As is policy, Goforth has been placed on paid leave.
The Texas A&M graduate taught chemistry and physics. Before teaching she worked as a car dealership salesman and as a crime scene investigator.
As is policy, Goforth (left and right) has been placed on paid leave. The Texas A&M graduate taught chemistry and physics. Before teaching she worked as a car dealership salesman and as a crime scene investigator
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