School receptionist shares images of her genitals through text messaging and Snapchat with student, gets indicted on child sex charges
MORGANTON, NORTH CAROLINA: A Burke County school receptionist was indicted on Monday, August 10, on child sex charges after school authorities said she was Snapchatting and texting "inappropriate" photos to a student.
Leigh Perkins Greene, 51 was indicted on charges of attempted indecent liberties with a child, distributing obscenity and providing alcohol to a minor, according to court documents filed in Burke County.
News and Record reported that she had attempted to take indecent liberties with a student while working at Patton High School as a secretary.
Reports say that she had shared obscene images of her genitals through text messaging and Snapchat with the student.
She was terminated by Burke County Public Schools on July 11, according to a statement from Cheryl Shuffler, public relations officer for BCPS.
Sara LeCroy, principal at Patton High School, in a copy of the final notice of termination sent to Greene, said she had been sending inappropriate pictures with a student for a "couple of months."
"Our primary goal is always the safety and well-being of students and when questionable conduct arises, we take swift and appropriate action," the school said in a statement said.
"During the pre-employment process, we conduct background checks on potential employees. If criminal allegations arise during employment, we work directly with law enforcement to ensure a thorough investigation."
Greene was quiet as she was walked in and out of the courthouse on Thursday.
Greene’s bond was set at $25,000 with the first appearance in court set for September 16, according to court documents.