NJ Math Teacher Charged With Sending Illicit Pics Of Self To Student On Social Media

SOUTH PLAINFIELD, N.J. (CBSNewYork/AP) -- A New Jersey high school math teacher has been charged with sending two inappropriate photos of herself to a student on social media.

South Plainfield High School teacher Mallory Christ, 29, sent the photos to a male student in February, Middlesex County prosecutors said.

She was arrested and charged on Monday with endangering the welfare of a child.

An investigation began after the school learned of the photos, which were posted on social media, prosecutors said.

Christ taught math to juniors and seniors in the district for two years. She also coached high school cheerleaders.

She previously worked at Sayreville War Memorial High School in Parlin.

Christ is being held without bail at the Middlesex County Adult Corrections Center in North Brunswick.

The investigation is active and is continuing. Anyone with information is asked to call Detective Clifford of the South Plainfield Police Department at (908) 755-0700, or Detective De La Cruz of the Middlesex County Prosecutor's Office at (732) 745-3300.