Band teacher accused of sex with teen on campus

HOUSTON (KTRK) -- Michelle Strickland, 23, is charged with improper relationship with a student for allegedly engaging in an ongoing sexual relationship with one of her students.

Strickland was an assistant band director at Stratford High School. According to court documents, Strickland and an 18-year-old male student carried on their relationship on school grounds during the spring semester of 2014. Prosecutors say the investigation was prompted by an anonymous email sent to the school principal in April.

Spring Branch ISD Police reportedly found Strickland and her band student often would engage in sexual contact -- including oral sex and kissing -- on school property, in one of the storage rooms in the band hall. The investigation revealed the two had intercourse at the student's home over spring break.

Spring Branch ISD Police Chief Chuck Brawner said, "The student admitted to it. She denied it."

During the investigation, a review of the student's cell phone confirmed the continued sexual communication between Strickland and the student.

"The text messages were explicit," Chief Brawner added.

Strickland turned herself in on Thursday and soon bonded out of jail.

Below is a statement from Spring Branch ISD:

Strickland's attorney, Cristian Capitaine said, "I haven't seen any evidence supporting these allegations. The case was just filed today. We look forward to presenting her side of the story."