Carolina Teacher Gets House Arrest in Sex Case - Updated

(Walhalla, South Carolina) Former science teacher at Tamassee-Salem Middle and High School, Deanna Marie Robert, 44, pleaded guilty yesterday to two counts of sexual battery of a student.

As a result, Robert was sentenced by Judge Cordell Maddox to one year on house arrest and five years of probation.

Testimony heard at Thursday’s plea included text messages between Robert and the boy.

Robert said she was sorry for her actions, adding that she did not initiate the relationship, which began with her tutoring the boy after school.

Robert wasn't required to register as a sex offender.

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SC Teacher Faces Sex Charges
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(Seneca, South Carolina) A 43-year-old teacher formerly at Tamassee-Salem Middle/High School, Deanna Marie Robert, was arrested last Friday for allegedly engaging in sex with a student.

Robert faces two counts of sexual battery with a student.

The case is still under investigation.

A spokesperson for the Oconee County school district says Deanna Robert is no longer an employee with the school district.

Robert was booked into custody at the Oconee County Detention Center with bond set at $15,000.