Biology Teacher Arrested for Alleged Sexual Relationship with Student at New Orleans All-Girls School

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

Published on Feb. 11, 2026

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A biology teacher at the Academy of the Sacred Heart, a Catholic all-girls school in New Orleans, was arrested last week for allegedly engaging in a sexual relationship with one of her 17-year-old students. The relationship reportedly began in August after Page was hired, with the student describing feeling a 'spark' between them during classroom introductions. The student's mother later discovered explicit texts and photos between the two, leading to Page's termination and arrest.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious breach of trust and abuse of power when teachers engage in sexual relationships with their students, even if the student is of legal age. It raises concerns about the school's hiring and oversight practices, as well as the need for stronger laws and enforcement to protect students from educator misconduct.

The details

According to police, Teddi Page, 29, and the 17-year-old student began exchanging 'personal and intimate' conversations in August after Page was hired as a biology teacher. In November, Page allegedly kissed and had sex with the student, who was then 18, at Page's apartment and in the student's vehicle. The student's mother later accessed her daughter's social media accounts and discovered the explicit texts and photos, leading her to report the relationship to the school. The Academy of the Sacred Heart then fired Page and escorted her off campus.

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

The players

Teddi Page

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

Academy of the Sacred Heart

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

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What’s next

At Page's first court appearance, a judge set her bond at $15,000. The judge will decide on Tuesday whether to allow Page to be released on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the serious consequences when teachers abuse their positions of authority and engage in sexual relationships with their students, even if the student is of legal age. It underscores the need for stronger oversight and accountability measures in schools to protect vulnerable students from educator misconduct.