Thieving Teacher Gets Probation

(Tampa, Florida) Last February, a 32-year-old special education teacher at Chamberlain High School, Cheryl Foster-Lawrentz, was arrested for allegedly stealing almost $10,000 from a student prom fund. Reportedly, Foster-Lawrentz deposited 21 checks from the student fund into her personal credit union account.

Yesterday, Foster-Lawrentz pleaded guilty to the theft and was sentenced to 18 months probation and 50 hours community service. She was ordered to pay back more than $9,701.