TEACHER ADMITS TO SEX WITH STUDENT

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Lisa Hensale, a 35-year-old Springfield High School teacher, is accused of having sex with oneof her students. She pleaded guilty to a lesser charge in court Monday. She was initially chargedwith rape involving one of her students, but pled guilty to one count of attempted sexual battery.Hensal, who is married, denies the charges while the student maintains that the relationship wasconsensual. As part of the plea agreement, Hensal will also turn in her teaching certificate andresign from the Springfield School District. She will be sentenced October 30th.