Pester had been a teacher at Palmyra Junior-Senior High School, Us Weekly confirmed. Unfortunately for Pester, when he began communicating with the teen in May 2025, she was still only 17 years old — and fast approaching her high school graduation. A report about the alleged abuse was initially sent to the Department of Health and Human Services, detailing what was described as a possible “relationship” involving a teacher and student. Related: Former Teacher Accused of Having Unlawful Sexual Relations with Student A former Kansas high school art teacher accused of grooming and having unlawful sexual relations with an underaged student will stand trial on four criminal counts, a judge determined this week. If you suspect child abuse, please call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or visit ChildHelp.org.