New Orleans Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Relationship with Student

Teddi Page, 29, was fired and charged after student's mother discovered explicit texts and photos between the two.

Published on Feb. 10, 2026

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A biology teacher at an all-girls Catholic school in New Orleans, Louisiana has been arrested and charged with having a sexual relationship with one of her 17-year-old students. The student's mother discovered the alleged inappropriate texts and photos between the teacher, Teddi Page, and her daughter, leading to Page's termination and arrest.

Why it matters

The case highlights the serious breach of trust when a teacher abuses their position of authority and engages in an illegal sexual relationship with a student, which can have lasting psychological impacts on the victim. It also raises questions about the school's vetting process and training to prevent such incidents.

The details

According to police, Page, 29, allegedly started an intimate relationship with the 17-year-old student last August after being hired to teach biology at the Academy of the Sacred Heart. The relationship allegedly included kissing, sex at Page's apartment and in the victim's car, and the exchange of explicit texts and photos. The student's mother discovered the inappropriate communications and reported them to the school, leading to Page's immediate termination and the police investigation.

  • In August, Page was hired as a biology teacher at the Academy of the Sacred Heart.
  • In August, the 17-year-old student described feeling a 'spark' between herself and Page during classroom introductions.
  • Over the next two months, the student and Page allegedly had 'personal and intimate' conversations.
  • In November, Page allegedly kissed and had sex with the 18-year-old student at her apartment and in the victim's vehicle.
  • In early February 2026, the student's mother discovered the explicit texts and photos between Page and her daughter.

The players

Teddi Page

A 29-year-old biology teacher at the Academy of the Sacred Heart in New Orleans who was fired and arrested for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with a 17-year-old student.

Academy of the Sacred Heart

An all-girls Catholic school in New Orleans where Teddi Page was employed as a biology teacher.

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What they’re saying

“The situation has been completely misrepresented. She does not deserve to be portrayed as a pedophile or sex offender.”

— Unidentified relative of Teddi Page (The Times-Picayune)

“We are supporting the student and her family who have come forward and are providing resources and counseling for our students who may be upset about these developments.”

— Gretchen Zibilich Kane, Head of School, Academy of the Sacred Heart (The Times-Picayune)

What’s next

Page is being held on $15,000 bond and is facing a charge of sex between an educator and a student. The school has stated it is providing support and counseling for the student and other affected students.

The takeaway

This case underscores the critical need for schools to have rigorous vetting processes and clear policies to prevent teachers from exploiting their positions of authority and engaging in inappropriate relationships with students, which can cause lasting trauma for the victims.