Australian Teacher Pleads Guilty to Sexual Misconduct with 15-Year-Old Student: Legal Consequences and Safeguarding Failures

Dec 01, 2025 04:00 pm CST

A 37-year-old Australian high school teacher, Karly Rae, has pleaded guilty to multiple child sex offenses involving a 15-year-old student. The case highlights serious safeguarding failures in educational settings as the teacher admitted to sexual encounters, grooming via social media platforms, and attempting to persuade the victim to lie to authorities. Appearing in court with her newborn child, Rae faces sentencing in March after losing her teaching position.