RIVERVIEW, Fla. – The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office has arrested a teacher for initiating an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Paige Morley, 22, was a teacher at Winthrop College Preparatory Academy, in Riverview, when she entered into a romantic relationship with a male student.
Morley coordinated to meet with the victim after school hours through various school-sanctioned events beginning in February of 2023. These events were at the school following normal school hours.
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During the events, the victim and defendant would engage in sexual acts, according to deputies.
“It is unfathomable, how a trusted member of our community could abuse the power and position they were given,” said Sheriff Chad Chronister. “This woman was entrusted to educate students and be a positive influence, instead she is a disgrace. As a father, I empathize with parents who are learning of this, and I appreciate the school’s cooperation during this investigation.”
Morley is facing multiple charges including:
- Lewd or Lascivious Battery (Engage) (Authority Figure Over Student)
- Lewd or Lascivious Molestation (Defendant Over 18; Victim 12 – 15) (Authority Figure Over Student)
- Lewd or Lascivious Exhibition (Defendant Over 18) (Authority Figure Over Student)
- Authority Figure Soliciting or Engaging in a Romantic Relationship With a Student
- Sexual Battery (Familial or Custodial Authority) (Authority Figure Over Student)
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Anyone with additional information is asked to contact the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office immediately at (813) 247-8200.
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