Virginia Teacher Undressed in Photos to Students

(Norfolk, Virginia) A 24-year-old social studies teacher at Granby High School, Natasha L. Sizow, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly sending improper photos of herself to students, both male and female, via cell phone.

Sizow has been charged with two counts each of indecent liberties and use of a communications device to facilitate crimes against children.

Schools spokesman Vincent Rhodes said Sizow was a first-year social studies teacher and the girls' swimming coach at Granby.

She was accused of sending photos of herself "in various stages of undress," said Sgt. Jim Robertson, police spokesman. The students involved were a male and a female, both age 17, according to Amanda Howie of the commonwealth's attorney's office.

The case came to light two weeks ago, when police sought a warrant to search Sizow's cell phone for electronic data. A detective's affidavit said a school resource officer learned about the allegations and reported them.

Sizow was booked and released on $5,000 bond. A preliminary hearing is scheduled for April 2.

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[Update 04/05/08]

Sizow Won't Be Prosecuted

Charges against Sizow have been tabled. According to the Norfolk Commonwealth's Attorney's Office:

"The bottom line, there was insufficient evidence to proceed with the case and that's why we nolle-prossed the case. That's the bottom line," says Amanda Howie spokesperson for the office.

The prosecutor reserves the option to re-file charges at a later date.

In the meantime, the Norfolk School Board has reinstated Sizow to full employment and decided to pay her for the 42 days she was suspended without pay.