Riverview High School teacher Brooke Anderson, 27, was charged with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor on Friday.
Police launched an investigation after receiving information about an inappropriate relationship between Anderson and a male student that same day, according to the Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office.
The minor student told police that the relationship began in September 2024 with ‘sexually explicit text messages.’
The relationship allegedly escalated in the weeks leading up to her arrest, and the student reported multiple instances of sexual activity.
Police said the most recent incident occurred the morning of her arrest, inside Anderson’s classroom before the start of the school day.
‘This teacher betrayed the trust of a student, a school, and an entire community,’ said Sheriff Chad Chronister.
‘What should have been a safe, supportive environment for learning was exploited for abuse. Her actions are criminal, calculated, and deeply disturbing.’
Brooke Anderson (pictured), 27, was charged with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor on Friday
Police said she had a sexual encounter with a student inside her classroom at Riverview High School (pictured) on the morning of her arrest
Police said she had a sexual encounter with a student inside her classroom at Riverview High School (pictured) on the morning of her arrest
Hillsborough County Public Schools told DailyMail.com Anderson had taught biology in the district since November 2021.
She has been suspended pending termination. The district said she passed all required screenings and background checks before she was hired.
Anderson was a science teacher at Riverview High School, but her name was removed from the school’s directory shortly after her arrest, according to People. The Riverview High School Clubs roster also lists her as the school’s environmental club sponsor.
Anderson was booked into jail on Friday and then released on Saturday after a judge set her bail at $45,000 – $15,000 for each count of unlawful sexual activity with a minor.
Court records show she has not entered a plea, and it is unclear if she has a lawyer.
