LA - Middle school teacher charged with sexually abusing student - Lafayette, Jan 2026

[Clearsky]

Woman Was Named 'Teacher of the Year.' Just Months Later, She Is Accused of Sexually Abusing a Student

A Louisiana educator, who was named 'Teacher of the Year' just months ago, is now accused of sexually abusing a student. Christie Oster, 38, was arrested on Jan. 28 and charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and carnal knowledge of a juvenile, police said. She was employed as an...

people.com

According to local outlets KLFY, KPLC and KATC, 38-year-old Christie Oster was arrested on Wednesday, Jan. 28, and charged with indecent behavior with juveniles and carnal knowledge of a juvenile.

 

[tlcya]

https://www.louisianafirstnews.com/...geT8OcNvN8NoOKHm3p_aem_nwKBxNPd2m3bHb3dQEPl6A

 

[Gemmie]

https://www.louisianafirstnews.com/...geT8OcNvN8NoOKHm3p_aem_nwKBxNPd2m3bHb3dQEPl6A

I can't even imagine how those that had hoped to win TotY felt when they found out this bit of news.

Not that it matters but I wonder what they do in these sorts of situations? I'm thinking they take back the award, but do they give it to another teacher?