SPRINGFIELD TOWNSHIP, Ohio – A former teacher at St.

Powers said Emily Nutley, 42, was charged with six counts of sexual assault, a third-degree felony, because of her relationship with a minor. If convicted on all counts, she could face up to 15 years in prison.

Powers said Nutley was employed at St. Xavier in fall 2023 as director of a program to support students with academic difficulties. The 17-year-old student with whom Nutley had a relationship was assigned to the program, Powers said.

Nutley began contacting the student outside of school hours, including sexually explicit text messages and nude photos of herself, Powers said.

In November 2023, Nutley began a physical relationship with the student that included multiple encounters. Powers said Nutley and the student were on the campus of St.

“As the victim attempted to prevent the encounters, Nutley continued to contact the victim via text message,” Powers said in a news release.

The sexual relationship came to light as a result of an internal investigation by the St. X administration. Springfield Township police then investigated the allegations, resulting in the charges. The public prosecutor’s office currently does not assume that there are any other victims.

Powers called the sexual abuse “absolutely unacceptable” and “reprehensible.”

“Let me be very clear: This is child sexual abuse,” Powers said. “This child was the victim of an adult predator who should never again play a role that brings him into contact with children. She used this child for her own sexual gratification while taking advantage of the position she held.”

In a statement on Monday, St.

“We assume that this case is an isolated incident. However, if an employee of St.

The school also said you can contact Child Protective Services or the president or principal at 513-241-KIDS.