Idaho Teacher Gets Jail in Sex Case - Updated

(American Falls, Idaho) In November 2011, 23-year-old teacher formerly at American Falls High School, Zenna Galeria, pleaded guilty to sexual battery of a minor 16 to 17 years old.

Yesterday, Galeria was sentenced by District Judge Stephen Dunn to 45 days in jail.

Dunn said the first 14 days of Galeria's sentence would have to be served consecutively, while the remainder could be served during her first year of a five-year probationary period.

She will be required to register as a sex offender for at least the next 10 years.

Helluva way to begin a career in education, eh?

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Idaho Teacher Accused of Sex with Boy
[Previous 7/21/11 post]
(American Falls, Idaho) A 23-year-old teacher at American Falls High School, Zenna Galeria, has been accused of engaging in sex with a 17-year-old male student.

Galeria faces a charge of sexual battery of a minor between 16 and 17 years of age.

The Power County Sheriff's Office says that Zenna Galeria and the student have had an ongoing relationship for the last five months. The sheriff's office believes it started with texts and talking to one another during the last half of the the school year.

An investigation began when administrators at the high school notified the sheriff's office that there was possible inappropriate contact between one of their teachers and a student.

Details on arrest and booking are unavailable.