Beth Geisel

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Sandra "Beth" Geisel (born c. 1963) was arrested in August 2005 on charges of rape and child endangerment in connection with her sexual relationship with a 16-year-old student at Christian Brothers Academy (CBA). Until she was fired in mid-June, Geisel taught English at CBA, an all-boys high school near Albany, New York. In interviews with the Colonie Police Department, the teenager gave cops a graphic account of his encounters with Geisel (whom he called a "good teacher") at her home and in the press box at the school's football field.

Geisel ultimately served four months,from August to December 2005, in the Albany County jail after pleading guilty to third degree rape with the 16-year-old student. She was also accused of having sex with two other students, both 17, but since the sex was consensual and the age of consent in New York is 17, no charges were filed. Geisel was also dismissed from her job at the school.

During her court appearanced Geisel claimed that her behavior stemmed from her alcoholism and other mental illnesses. She did receive treatment while in jail for her conditions, but whether or not these were the root source of her actions was never proven.