Tanya Thienngern, 37, who teaches English at Pajaro Valley High School, has surrendered to the Watsonville police after a judge signed a warrant for her arrest. Thienngern is charged with have sex with a 17-year-old student and at least one other current or former student, as well as serving alcohol to minors and contributing to the delinquency of minors. If convicted, she could face up to 7 years and 4 months in prison.
Tanya Thienngern, 37, who teaches English at Pajaro Valley High School, has surrendered to the Watsonville police after a judge signed a warrant for her arrest. Thienngern is charged with have sex with a 17-year-old student and at least one other current or former student, as well as serving alcohol to minors and contributing to the delinquency of minors. If convicted, she could face up to 7 years and 4 months in prison.
School board officials have placed her on administrative leave pending an investigation as to whether to terminate her employment, expected by next week. She is scheduled to appear in court for an arraignment on June 23. According to her attorney, Thienngern plans to deny all of the allegations against her. Read more at KSBW and the Register-Pajaronian.
