articleThe Brief Olivia Marie Smith has been charged on child sex charges, according to police. In 2022, Smith won "Teacher of the Year" and she also worked as an assistant principal. The Ocean Springs School District said in a statement that it's cooperating with authorities during the investigation. Ocean Springs Police Department investigators told WLOX-TV that they received information about the situation by officials with the Ocean Springs School District on June 20. The school district continued, stating, "We want to reassure parents, students, and staff that we are addressing this matter with seriousness and diligence.