FL Doral Academy Prep Teacher Desiree Rodriguez Arrested Sex With Student ‘Caught On Video’

DORAL, FL. (THECOUNT) — Doral Academy Preparatory School teacher, Desiree Christina Cartin Rodriguez, of Doral, Florida, has been identified as the woman arrested after an anonymous individual notified school officials that the educator was engaging in sexual activity with one of her 15-year-old students.

According to Doral Police, an anonymous email detailing the relationship was sent to a school employee who turned it over to officials.

Rodriguez was charged with two counts of lewd and lascivious battery.

Detectives spoke with the 15-year-old who told them that he had been having sexual relations with Mrs. Rodriguez. The student told police the relationship began in late August of 2019. According to the victim, he would stay in Rodriguez’s classroom during lunch hours and after school where they kissed on two separate occasions. He said the teacher would also pick him up at his home in her car and they would “engage in sexual conduct.” He stated that Rodriguez performed oral sex on him. The incident was captured on video by the teenager’s cellphone, which was provided to police, reports Local10.

After reviewing the video, detectives confirmed that the individuals were clearly identified as the 15-year-old student and Rodriguez.

Rodriguez admitted to the relationship when detectives interviewed her; she was taken into custody.

The school is located at, 11100 NW 27th St in Doral, FL.

Rodriguez, an English teacher at Doral Academy Preparatory School, acquainted herself with parents on the school’s website: “I am thrilled to introduce myself as your child’s English teacher for the 2019-2020 school year. I graduated magna cum laude from Florida International University.” The school has since taken the teacher’s picture and information off of its website.

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Geo quick facts: Doral is a city in Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States. One of thirty-four municipalities in the county, it is located just one mile from Miami International Airport and 13 miles from Downtown Miami. The city regularly hosts in excess of 100,000 people who work in Miami – Wikipedia.