Swanton High teacher suspended after allegations of inappropriate relationship with student

3/1/2012
BY TONY COOK
BLADE STAFF WRITER
Michelle Blosser
Michelle Blosser

SWANTON-- A Swanton High School teacher has been suspended pending a school district investigation into allegations that she had an inappropriate relationship with a male student, according to Superintendent Russ Griggs.

Michelle Blosser was placed on paid administrative leave at the end of the day Thursday. The suspension came after school administrators learned of allegations Wednesday and decided to investigate.

Allegations include “inappropriate contact and conduct with a student,” Mr. Griggs said. “Sex was implied.”

The alleged activity involved a male upperclassman and took place outside the school, he said. “My understanding is it was off site,” Mr. Griggs said.

The student’s parents have been notified and Fulton County Children’s Services has been informed of the allegations. The Fulton County Sheriff's Office is also investigating. So far, no charges have been filed.

Ms. Blosser, of Fayette, Ohio, was born in 1967, according to Ohio voter registration records. She teaches psychology, sociology, and advanced placement psychology and was the high school’s teacher of the month in December.

“She is always willing to go the extra mile to help our students be successful,” Principal Steve Gfell said at the time. “She has a great rapport with our students, and her classes are always in high demand. In fact, this year, so many students signed up for her psychology class we had to create an extra section of the course to accommodate the demand.”

According to Fulton County court records, Ms. Blosser filed for divorce from her husband in 2006, but reconciled six months later. Then, in 2009, the couple filed jointly for divorce, which was granted.

Attempts to reach her were unsuccessful.

Contact Tony Cook at: tcook@theblade.com or 419-724-6065.