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Gym Teacher Arrested for Year-Long Sexual Relationship with Student
13 Nov
Summary
- Teacher arrested on charges including sexual assault on a child
- Relationship with student spanned over a year, occurred at school and teacher's home
- Teacher placed on leave, admitted to relationship and surveillance of student
On November 10, 2025, detectives with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested 28-year-old Teresa Whalin, a gym teacher at Ranch View Middle School in Highlands Ranch, Colorado. Whalin was charged with multiple offenses, including sexual assault on a child.
According to the arrest affidavit, Whalin admitted to having a sexual relationship with a student that spanned over a year. The relationship began in April 2024 when the student, who was struggling with mental health and self-harm, sought support from Whalin. Over the course of the next year, the two reportedly engaged in sexual intercourse at various locations, including the school's locker room bathroom and Whalin's home.
