An Academy of the Sacred Heart upper-school science teacher was arrested yesterday after school officials reported concerns about her interactions with a student, prompting a swift referral to police and her immediate removal from campus.
Authorities say 29-year-old Teddi A. Page turned herself in to the New Orleans Police Department and was booked into the Orleans Justice Center on a charge of sex between an educator and a student. According to school officials, Page was fired and escorted from campus. Her bond hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. today in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
School Flagged Concerns, Called Police
School officials told families they had become aware of concerns about Page’s interactions with a student and referred the matter to the New Orleans Police Department, as reported by NOLA.com. The statement said Page was removed from campus and relieved of her duties but did not provide further details about the allegations.
Role In The Classroom
The Academy’s online faculty directory lists Page as an Upper School science teacher, per the school’s staff page at the Academy of the Sacred Heart. The directory shows her name and title among the Upper School faculty.
The Charge And State Law
Page was arrested on a charge described in court paperwork as sex between an educator and a student. Louisiana law bars sexual conduct between educators and students under LSA‑R.S. 14:81.4, which states that the consent of a student shall not be a defense, and prescribes fines and jail time for offenders, as outlined by FindLaw. Prosecutors will present the case at the scheduled bond and arraignment proceedings in Orleans Parish Criminal District Court.
Broader Scrutiny On Educator Misconduct
The arrest arrives amid increased scrutiny of educator misconduct in the region. Earlier this month, investigators arrested a teacher at Isidore Newman School on child sexual abuse material charges, as reported by WBRZ, underscoring a string of recent cases that have kept school leaders and families on edge. Advocates say immediate reporting to law enforcement helps ensure allegations are investigated independently.
Records show Page was booked into the Orleans Justice Center, and her bond will be set at the hearing this morning. In its message to families, the Academy referred questions to law enforcement and said it would cooperate with investigators.
