ST. MARTIN PARISH, La. — On April 21, the school system issued the following statement:
St. Martin Parish School District Addresses Allegations Involving Employee
St. Martin Parish, LA — District officials are aware that a teacher has been charged in connection with alleged inappropriate conduct involving students. These allegations are serious and deeply concerning, and such conduct is wholly inconsistent with the standards and expectations of our educators.
The safety and well-being of students remain the highest priority of St. Martin Parish Schools. Upon identifying concerning activity, the district acted promptly and in accordance with established protocols. The employee was immediately placed on administrative leave, relevant information was secured, and law enforcement was notified. The employee’s employment with the district has since been terminated. The district is fully cooperating with the ongoing investigation.
While the district is limited in the details it can share at this time due to the active investigation, officials want to reassure the community that this matter was identified through existing safeguards designed to help protect students. These safeguards include monitoring systems associated with district-provided technology, which are intended to detect concerning behavior and enable swift and appropriate action.
The district’s focus remains on supporting the students and families involved and maintaining a safe and secure learning environment for all. St. Martin Parish Schools respectfully requests that the privacy of those affected be honored as this matter proceeds through the appropriate legal process.
Frederick Wiltz
Superintendent
Here's the original story:
The former fifth grade teacher who was arrested for indecent behavior with a student now faces additional charges after another victim was identified.
KATC learned of the arrest of Marisa Noel, 31, Tuesday after a months-long investigation. To read more about her initial arrest and charges, click here. Wednesday, St. Martin Parish Sheriff's Office shared Noel now faces additional charges, as follows:
- Indecent behavior with juveniles (10 counts)
- First degree rape (1 count)
- Child sexual abuse materials (2 counts)
- Unlawful communications; Telephones and telecommunications devices; Improper language; Harassment; Penalty (1 count)
- Computer-aided solicitation of a minor (3 counts)
Noel remains incarcerated at the St. Martin Parish Correctional Center, and a bond has not yet been set for these recent charges. Bond for the previous charges is set at $750,000.
