Teacher had “sexual relationship” with student from Freehold, NJ

🔴 Middle school teacher charged with sexual assault

🔴 Accused of having a “sexual relationship” with a young student

🔴 District cooperates with investigators

FREEHOLD – A special education teacher at a middle school was arrested for having a sexual relationship with a minor, prosecutors said.

Allison Havemann-Niedrach is charged with first-degree sexual assault and second-degree child endangerment, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond Santiago said Saturday.

According to the authorities, Havemann-Niedrach had been having a sexual relationship with a student since the beginning of the year.

Havemann-Niedrach is a special education teacher at Freehold Intermediate School, teaching students in grades 6 through 8. According to her LinkedIn profile, she has worked for the Freehold school district since 2022.

Her profile describes her as “passionate” and “sincere”.

“I touch the future – I teach,” reads the banner above her LinkedIn profile.

The 43-year-old Jackson teacher was arrested last week, Santiago said. She is being held in the Monmouth County Jail.

Defense attorney Thomas Huth said in a statement to the Asbury Park Press that Havemann-Niedrach “maintains her innocence at this time.”

Superintendent Asia Michael shared the “disturbing news” in an email to staff and parents on Friday, APP reported. Michael said the district is fully cooperating with investigators and has taken steps to ensure the safety of staff and students.

Investigators are asking anyone with relevant information regarding Havemann-Niedrach to contact MCPO Det. Dawn Correia at 800-533-7443.

Report a correction 👈 | 👉 Contact our newsroom