Alisha Crins, a Ponaganset, Rhode Island teacher, resigned over an alleged relationship with a 15-year-old student, and state police are now investigating.

 

A gym teacher at Ponaganset High School in Rhode Island is accused of engaging in an inappropriate relationship with a former 15-year-old male student.

Alisha Crins, 39, was a program instructor for PHS's health and fitness/EMT CTE program until resigning. Prior to joining the school, Crins of Cranston worked in North Smithfield, where she met her husband, who is also a teacher, according to the Valley Breeze.

According to the source, the female educator allegedly became engaged with the student who graduated last year during his sophomore year. 
Of note, Crins’ husband, Jeffrey Crins was awarded teacher of the year in North Smithfield in 2022 the Valley Breeze previously reported.

Notice of the alleged indiscretion came to light after the student’s girlfriend discovered texts from the teacher on the boy’s phone.

Town Council President Will Worthy said he was shocked to learn of the allegations. He said he is disgusted to hear that the teacher’s actions were possibly known without any action taken before now.

Of question is whether teachers at the school were aware or ought to have been aware of the alleged indiscretion.

Supt. Renee Palazzo confirmed to Turnto10 News during a Tuesday night school meeting that state police were now investigating the situation.

Glocester Police Lt. Jeffrey Jenison also confirmed that the Rhode Island State Police is investigating an alleged incident.

To date no charges have been brought forward against the teacher.