Miami Teacher Accused of Inappropriate Conduct with Student

Rudolph Infante faces battery charges and termination proceedings from school district

Apr. 13, 2026 at 4:40pm

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A 53-year-old teacher at Miami Southridge Senior High School, Rudolph Infante, has been arrested and charged with four counts of battery and offenses against students by an authority figure. The charges stem from allegations that Infante engaged in inappropriate conduct, including kissing a student on the chest, despite the student repeatedly telling him to stop.

Why it matters

This case highlights the importance of strict professional boundaries between teachers and students, and the need for schools to swiftly address any allegations of misconduct to protect student safety and maintain public trust in the education system.

The details

According to the arrest report, the victim, a student in Infante's class since 2025, noticed a change in his interactions with her in February. The report describes a series of instances where Infante allegedly hit on the student, including kissing her chest, even though she repeatedly told him to stop and said she was not interested. As the unwanted advances continued, Infante was eventually arrested.

  • In February, the victim noticed a change in Infante's interactions with her.
  • Infante was arrested in April 2026.

The players

Rudolph Infante

A 53-year-old teacher at Miami Southridge Senior High School who was arrested and charged with four counts of battery and offenses against students by an authority figure.

Miami-Dade County Public Schools

The school district that has initiated employment termination proceedings against Infante and stated that this type of behavior will not be tolerated, as it runs contrary to the professional conduct expected from all employees.

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What’s next

A judge has set Infante's bond at $14,000, ordered him to be placed on house arrest, and ordered him to stay away from all schools.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical need for schools to have robust policies and procedures in place to swiftly address any allegations of inappropriate conduct between teachers and students, in order to protect student safety and maintain public trust in the education system.