Baltimore Catholic School Teacher Accused of Having Relationship with Student

By Bryna Zume
Fox Baltimore
May 14, 2018

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A teacher at an east Baltimore Catholic school has been fired after he allegedly had "an inappropriate relationship with a student," according to a letter sent by the school.

Ryan Penalver, 27, was a history teacher at Saint Frances Academy, on East Chase Street near Greenmount Avenue, since 2012.

He allegedly had a relationship with a 15-year-old student and was arrested Friday, said police.

The school sent a letter to parents and guardians saying: "In accordance with Maryland law and the policies of the school, SFA reported the allegations to Child Protective Services as soon as possible. Mr. Penalver was relieved of his duties immediately, and is no longer an employee of the school."