Video — Georgia: 55-Year-Old Teacher Taken into Custody for Sexual Relationship with 16-Year-Old ‘Boyfriend’

Former Teacher Charged with Sexual Relationship with Student

A 55-year-old ex-teacher from Roswell, Georgia, has been accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student.

The individual in question is Amanda Katz, who resigned from her role at Roswell High School amidst the ongoing investigation, as reported by local news. She was arrested on Tuesday and faces charges of inappropriate sexual contact by an employee or agent following a referral from the Georgia Department of Family and Children Services due to alleged misconduct.

According to a warrant affidavit, detectives discovered that Katz had a sexual relationship with the student from December 2025 to February 2026 while she was still employed at the school. The investigation involved interviews with witnesses, examination of school records, forensic questioning, and analysis of cell phone evidence.

It’s alleged that the former teacher was in nearly 600 phone conversations and sent over 19,500 text messages to the student. The relationship reportedly came to light when she invited the boy and his family to her mountain cabin, where his mother found evidence of their communications on his phone.

Upon returning to school, Katz supposedly expressed distress, claiming she had been cut off from her “boyfriend.” The warrant further describes extensive text exchanges between Katz and the student, covering their relationship, plans for cohabitation, and the need for secrecy, along with multiple sexual encounters. Katz reportedly acknowledged that her behavior was inappropriate and might lead to her arrest if exposed.

Katz even encouraged the student to transfer schools to graduate early, so they could be together. The student informed investigators that they had discussed plans for their future, including living together after high school.

Following the arrest, Katz was granted bail set at $25,000, placed under electronic monitoring, and prohibited from contacting the victim.

In a related discussion, experts have claimed that sexual misconduct by educators involving students has become alarmingly common in schools nationwide. It’s noted that teenagers often do not fully recognize coercive behaviors and might find themselves vulnerable due to ongoing brain development.