Former Math Teacher and Coach Accused of Sending Nude Selfie to 15-Year-Old Student

Authorities say Colby Erskin sent inappropriate messages and a nude photo to a high school student he previously taught.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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A 39-year-old former math teacher and football coach, Colby Erskin, was arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages and a nude selfie to a 15-year-old female student he had previously taught at South Plantation High School in Florida. The student's father, Yaniv Rosenberg, described the messages as ranging from 'Do you need help in math?' to sexual comments and the nude photo.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious issue of educators abusing their positions of trust and authority to exploit and sexually harass students. It raises concerns about the need for stronger safeguards and oversight to protect vulnerable teenagers from predatory behavior by school staff.

The details

According to the report, Erskin was a head football coach at Mount Dora High School when he was arrested on February 5th. He is facing two felony charges related to soliciting a child and sending harmful information. Lake County Schools said Erskin had only recently been hired as a coach and was immediately dismissed after his arrest. The nude photo allegedly sent to the student was blurred out in the news report.

  • Erskin was arrested on February 5, 2026.
  • Erskin had previously been the math teacher of the 15-year-old student at South Plantation High School before taking a job at a different school.

The players

Colby Erskin

A 39-year-old former math teacher and football coach who was arrested for allegedly sending inappropriate messages and a nude selfie to a 15-year-old female student he had previously taught.

Yaniv Rosenberg

The father of the 15-year-old student who received the inappropriate messages and nude photo from Erskin.

South Plantation High School

The high school where Erskin previously worked as a math teacher and where the 15-year-old student attended.

Mount Dora High School

The high school where Erskin was working as a head football coach when he was arrested.

Lake County Schools

The school district that employed Erskin as a football coach and immediately dismissed him after his arrest.

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What they’re saying

“From, 'Do you need help in math?' to, 'You look cute,' to sexual comments, to, 'You want to hang out?' to, 'Can I see you after the football game?' to freakin' naked pics of himself.”

— Yaniv Rosenberg, Father of the 15-year-old student (WESH-TV)

What’s next

Erskin is facing two felony charges related to soliciting a child and sending harmful information. The case will proceed through the criminal justice system, and the school district has stated they are cooperating with law enforcement and encouraging anyone with additional information to come forward.

The takeaway

This disturbing case underscores the critical need for robust safeguards, training, and oversight to prevent educators from exploiting their positions of trust and authority to sexually harass or abuse students. It serves as a stark reminder of the lasting harm that can be inflicted on vulnerable teenagers by predatory adults in positions of power.