Shockwaves are rippling through a small Mississippi town after the arrest of a high-achieving educator turned accused predator. Olivia Marie Smith, a former Teacher of the Year and recently promoted assistant principal, has been charged with having a relationship with a student at Ocean Springs Middle School. The alleged misconduct, which is said to have occurred while Smith was employed at the school, has sparked outrage and raised questions about the school district's handling of student safety. According to reports, a tip was received by authorities a month ago, leading to Smith's arrest and charges, but the full extent of the alleged abuse and the school's response remain unclear.


A former Teacher of the Year who was recently promoted to assistant principal has been busted for allegedly having sex with a student. Olivia Marie Smith was arrested and charged Thursday – a month after cops received a tip-off that she allegedly engaged in the perverted behavior while employed at Ocean Springs Middle School in...