A former teacher at a Michigan charter school is accused of having a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student and reportedly confided in a colleague about the incident, authorities say.
Jocelyn Sanroman, 26, was charged with third-degree sexual conduct, FOX 2 reported.
The reported sexual relationship took place in 2023 while Sanroman was employed as a teacher at Oakside Prep Academy, a charter school situated in Waterford Township, roughly 30 miles from downtown Detroit.
Sanroman had not been arraigned as of Monday morning, but her mugshot was posted by deputies in Oakland County.
The alleged sexual relationship happened in 2023 when Sanroman was a teacher at Oakside Prep Academy. (Google Maps)
School officials said the allegations were troubling and that they acted immediately after learning about the accusations.
“We strive to offer a secure and nurturing educational environment for the students we are responsible for. Their safety and well-being remain our utmost priority,” the school stated to FOX 2.
Oakside Prep Academy is part of the National Heritage Academies system, which boasts of its “Moral Focus” lessons that help students “discern and appreciate the difference between right and wrong,” the school’s website said.
“Our K-12 curriculum incorporates a strong moral focus, including perseverance, respect, compassion, and courage, into daily activities,” the website reads. “Each month, students focus on a different aspect of moral development, building their understanding from introduction to connection, reflection, and application. This method promotes self-awareness, empathy, and resilience, helping them thrive within a nurturing school community throughout their entire K-12 journey.”
Fox News Digital has reached out to National Heritage Academies for comment.
