A 26-year-old former Missouri teacher has pleaded guilty to felony sexual contact with a student, following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a 16-year-old.
Clifton-Carmack, who previously taught math at Laquey High School, was reported to be in a sexual relationship with one of her students.
According to investigators, classmates acted as lookouts during the encounters, which allegedly occurred on school property and at the student’s home.
The student reportedly told authorities that the relationship contributed to Clifton-Carmack’s divorce.
In December 2023, she fled the state and was later arrested in Texas.
As part of a plea agreement reached in September 2024, Clifton-Carmack admitted to one felony charge, while other charges were dropped.
The student’s father, Mark Creighton of Laquey, also faces legal consequences. He previously entered a plea agreement and is awaiting sentencing after being charged with having knowledge of the relationship and failing to intervene.
Despite receiving a four-year sentence, Clifton-Carmack was later placed on house arrest and may be released early.
The case also attracted online notoriety after tabloids dubbed her the “camel toe teacher,” a nickname reportedly stemming from her appearance in tight clothing during her time as a teacher—a detail emphasized by some media outlets such as the Daily Star.
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