Tracy Vanderhulst, a math teacher at Yucaipa High School in California, was arrested on Thursday night for allegedly having sexual contact with an underage male student.

According to the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Office, the investigation started on Thursday, after which the officials were able to identify Vanderhulst as the suspect.

As of now, it is unclear whether the 16-year-old victim was still studying at Yucaipa High School.

Tracy Vanderhulst had joined the faculty in 2013, and was even recognized as the school’s Teacher of the Year in 2017, as per Yucaipa High School’s official Facebook page.

She was booked into Central Detention Center in San Bernardino with a bail set at $30,000.

It is reported that authorities believe there might be more victims.

Anyone with relevant information on the case is encouraged to contact Detective Rachel Young at 1-800-78-CRIME (27463).

The Yucaipa/Calimesa News Mirror quoted the school officials describing Vanderhulst as “the kind and innovative teacher from whom we hope our children will grow; the educator who strives to engage all of her students from her intervention classes to her honors classes.”

We at The Federalist Papers urge our conservative-minded readers to stay vigilant.

If you or anyone you know can share more information on the case, please reach out to the authorities or to us.

As responsible citizens, we must ensure that such incidents are brought to light and prosecuted.

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