Sydney Teacher Charged with Sexual Offense Against Student
- Baulkham Hills high school music teacher Monique Nguyen is charged with having sex with a 17-year-old student.
- The incident involved an inappropriate relationship between the teacher and the student.
- The teacher now faces legal consequences for her actions.
A 28-year-old music teacher from Sydney, Monique Nguyen, has been charged with engaging in sexual relations with a 17-year-old male student. The alleged incident occurred in mid-April in Baulkham Hills, where Nguyen resides. Following her arrest in late May, she was released on bail and did not need to appear in court for her case, which is scheduled for a mention at Parramatta Local Court next month. This incident marks the second case involving a female teacher accused of sexual misconduct with students in recent weeks. In a separate case, 30-year-old PE teacher Tayla Brailey has been charged with sexually abusing two male students aged 16 and 17 at Lurnea High School. The alleged assaults reportedly took place multiple times in July, including at Brailey's marital home in West Wollongong. She was arrested on August 6 and faced charges including sexual touching and aggravated sexual assault. After her initial court appearance, she was granted bail under strict conditions. Brailey's legal troubles escalated when she was arrested again on August 16, facing additional charges related to a second male student. These charges include sexual intercourse and inciting a teen under her care to engage in sexual acts. Following her second arrest, she was again granted bail with stringent restrictions, including a curfew and limitations on her movements and communications. Both cases have raised significant concerns regarding the safety and protection of students in educational environments, prompting discussions about the responsibilities of educators.