A married Ponderosa High School teacher is facing felony sex assault charges, accused of engaging in an ongoing affair with a troubled sophomore whom she says she wanted to help.<\/p>\n
Nicole Barnhart, 35, has admitted to having sexual relations with the boy – one of her students – twice, according to an arrest warrant affidavit filed in Douglas County District Court.<\/p>\n
…Court records show that Barnhart, who has worked in education for about 12 years, completed a deferred sentence in a child-neglect case last month.<\/p>\n
The sentence stemmed from an incident last July.<\/p>\n
Investigators say the mother left her 6-year-old daughter and 2-year-old son alone in her car at Park Meadows mall while she went inside to buy a shirt.<\/p>\n
It was about 90 degrees that day, according to an investigator’s report. The car was turned off and the windows were rolled up.<\/p>\n
…Court records indicate that Barnhart was removed from her position as cheerleading coach because of concerns expressed by parents.<\/p>\n
School officials told investigators she was counseled last year for inviting cheerleaders to her home and playing Truth or Dare with them, the affidavit says. <\/p><\/blockquote>\n
Strike three!<\/p>\n
A question– she’s admitted to the affair and yet she’s still being paid. Just what does it take for a teacher to actually, you know, get fired?<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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