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Teacher Accused Of Sending Lewd Pictures, Having Sex In Pizza Hut Parking Lot With Student
By CM Chaney · November 21, 2023
In brief…
- Teacher at SC Christian prep school arrested for sexually abusing 17yo student
- Allegedly pressured teen into sex, sent lewd Snapchats
- School contacted police after relationship rumors circulated
- Judge banned contact with victim's family, set bond, and required GPS monitoring
- Mother blasted Anderson as "predator" who "ruined our son's life"
A teacher at a South Carolina private Christian school has been arrested for allegedly pressuring a 17-year-old student into having sex and sending him lewd photos.
Reagan Anderson, a 27-year-old mother of two, faces two counts of sexual battery with a child after being reported by Holly Hill Academy last week. The prep school runs pre-K through 12th grade.
The teenage victim’s mother condemned Anderson during a Thursday court hearing.
“A trusted coach, teacher and friend that abused our trust and violated her oath as an educator. She has ruined our son’s life,” the mother said.
Calling Anderson a “predator,” she said, “No young quarterback or athlete is safe in our community if this woman is free.”
Per the arrest warrant, the teacher began abusing the student in October. She also allegedly sent explicit Snapchat images.
The first assault reportedly took place in a private residence in Holly Hill, a small town 50 miles north of Charleston, followed by a second in the parking lot of a Pizza Hut in the nearby town of Santee.
After catching wind of rumors about the relationship, Holly Hill administrators contacted police on November 8th. Head of School Brandy Mullennax stated in a letter that the school “immediately contacted law enforcement and continues to work cooperatively with them.”
Anderson, who described herself online as “very passionate about children,” was swiftly terminated.
In court, the judge set a $2,500 bond for Anderson and banned contact with the victim’s family. She must also wear a GPS monitor.