A 28-year-old teacher, Teresa Whalin, is accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old student and subsequently harassing him after their breakup. The allegations include inappropriate behavior such as exchanging nude photos and creating fake phone numbers to contact the student.
The student reportedly experienced mental health challenges following the relationship, which began in April 2023. According to an affidavit, the student referred to their interactions as “dating,” involving communication via Snapchat, dining together, and spending time in the teacher’s classroom.
After the student ended contact with the teacher, she allegedly began stalking him, citing difficulties coping with the breakup. Whalin reportedly visited the student’s residence and appeared along his route home from school in Denver, Colorado. Upon the student disclosing the situation to a school counselor, law enforcement was informed, leading to Whalin’s arrest on the same day.
During police questioning, Whalin purportedly confessed to the sexual relationship, sharing explicit images, and using fake numbers to reach the student anonymously, hoping to garner his attention for assistance. She faces charges including sexual assault on a minor in a position of trust, internet exploitation of a minor, and stalking. Whalin is currently detained at the Douglas County Detention Center under a $50,000 bond.
The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office stated that Whalin has been employed by the Douglas County School District since July 2021 and has been placed on administrative leave pending the ongoing investigation. Authorities are continuing to probe the incident.
