Teacher Celeste Adamski Gets No Jail

(Kearny, New Jersey) In June 2007, a 27-year-old English teacher at Kearny High School, Celeste Adamski, was suspended from her teaching position for alleged inappropriate sexual activity with up to four male students.

In October 2007, Adamski pleaded guilty to official misconduct in accordance with a "put this behind us" plea deal which seemed to indicate that Prosecutor Debra Simon and Superior Court Judge Peter Vazquez were checking their watches, tapping their feet and complaining about being late for lunch. At the time, I predicted a hand slap was forthcoming.

Yesterday, a hand slap was administered. Adamski was sentenced to probation, 50 hours of community service and $155 in fines.