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OCEAN SPRINGS, Miss. (WLOX\/Gray News) \u2014 A former Mississippi educator is in custody after police say she had sexual relations with a student.<\/p>\n

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Olivia Marie Smith has been charged with sexual battery and enticement of a child to meet for sexual purposes. <\/p>\n

Smith previously worked as a teacher at Ocean Springs Middle School, where she won \u201cTeacher of the Year\u201d in 2022, and was most recently assistant principal at Oak Park Elementary.<\/p>\n

Investigators with the Ocean Springs Police Department said they were first informed of the situation by Ocean Springs School District officials on June 20. <\/p>\n

The district said it was \u201cdeeply saddened\u201d to hear about the charges being filed against one of its former employees but said it was fully cooperating with the investigation.<\/p>\n

\u201cAfter being tipped off about potential inappropriate behavior taking place involving an employee, OSSD immediately notified OSPD and Mississippi Child Protective Services,\u201d the district shared in a statement. \u201cOSSD has been working closely with law enforcement throughout the investigation.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Smith had her probable cause hearing at Jackson County Circuit Court on Thursday.<\/p>\n

After the hearing, Smith was arrested and charged. Circuit Court Judge Calvin Taylor set Smith\u2019s bond at $50,000 for each charge.<\/p>\n

School officials said they understood the seriousness of the situation while reassuring the community.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe want to reassure parents, students, and staff that we are addressing this matter with seriousness and diligence,\u201d officials continued in the statement. \u201cOSSD will continue to work with investigators and assist them in any way possible. The safety of our students and staff members remains our highest priority.\u201d<\/p>\n

Those with more information on this case have been asked to contact Ocean Springs police at 228-875-2211.<\/p>\n

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