Florida Teacher Cleared - Updated

(Orlando, Florida) According to the Orlando Police Department, allegations of misconduct against teacher Amber Elery are unfounded and based solely on school rumors. The investigation is closed.

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Florida Teacher Suspended on Sex Allegations
[Previous 11/16/10 post]
(Orlando, Florida) A 28-year-old 10th-grade English teacher at Edgewater High School, Amber Elery, has been accused of engaging in sexual relationships with as many as three male students under the age of 18.

Orange County school officials suspended Elery with pay.

Department of Children and Families investigators said they received a report on Friday of a teacher having a sexual relationship with a student, but when they arrived, the teacher had already been removed from the school.

Thus far, Elery has not been charged with a crime.