A former high school teacher has been arrested in New Jersey for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a student. The accused, Ashley A Fisler, was arrested following a complaint by the victim, now a young adult, who disclosed their relationship in 2021.
Who is Ashley A Fisler?
According to NJ 1015, Ashley A Fisler is a 36-year-old former high school teacher who taught at Orchard Valley High School in Sewell, New Jersey.
Fisler also taught social studies in the Washington Township School District for nine years, from 2014 to June 2023.
She has a bachelor’s degree in history and a master’s degree in education, and has described herself as having exceptional critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
According to the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office, Fisler was not working as a teacher at any school when she was arrested.
Charges against Fisler
According to the complaint, the alleged sexual encounters occurred in 2021 when the victim was a student at Orchard Valley High School.
Court documents showed the victim had several sexual encounters, including in Fisler’s car and in a classroom. Investigators also found text messages between Fisler and the victim corroborating the victim’s account.
Fisler faces eight charges, including six counts of first-degree sexual assault of a minor, one count of second-degree endangering the welfare of a child and one count of second-degree criminal mischief.
If convicted, Fisler faces up to 20 years in prison on each of the sexual assault charges and 10 years on each of the second-degree charges.
What Washington Township Public Schools said
In response to her arrest, Washington Public Schools said they were cooperating with authorities.
“The district is aware of the allegations announced by the Gloucester County District Attorney’s Office regarding a former high school teacher. We take matters regarding the safety and well-being of our students extremely seriously. The individual is no longer employed by the district and was terminated in April 2023. We are cooperating fully with law enforcement and will continue to do so,” he said. from Washington Township Public Schools, he said in a statement.
