XENIA, Ohio -- A former Xenia coach is headed to jail for having an inappropriate relationship with a female student.
Brenda Osborne learned her punishment on Wednesday, which includes registering as a sex offender for the rest of her life.
Osborne, 43, was also sentenced to six months in jail and five years of probation.
In March, the former Xenia High School volleyball coach and counselor pleaded guilty to a charge of sexual battery, admitting that she had an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Greene County Judge Stephen A. Wolaver said, "Your council provided me with dozens of letters on your behalf. This tells me a lot about who you are."
The letters were written by those who support Osborne, and many of them were in the courtroom on Wednesday.
When given the opportunity to speak, Osborne stayed quiet. However, through her attorney, she said she was sorry to the teenage victim.
Concerning the victim, Prosecutor Nicole Burke said, "Her entire senior year was pretty much destroyed. She had to literally hide in a place where she should have felt safe. Yes, Brenda Osborne was punished, but she deserved to be punished."
Osborne resigned from the Xenia School District last fall and lost her teaching certificate.
Her attorney said Osborne admits to making a terrible mistake. Richard Skelton said, "If you're a teacher, don't have an inappropriate relationship with a student. It's that simple. You'll pay the price if you do."
Source: whiotv.com
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