High school teacher and cheer coach mother of two accused of sexual relationship with student
Alabama High School Teacher Faces Indictment for Alleged Involvement with Student
A high school teacher and cheer coach from Alabama has been indicted by a grand jury on charges of having an inappropriate relationship with a student. Makaela Caldwell Hodgins, 32, was taken into custody and is being held on a $30,000 bond, according to court documents obtained by Emegypt. Hodgins stands accused of engaging in sexual activity with a male student under 19, though his exact age has not been disclosed in the charging documents.
Details of the Indictment and Legal Proceedings
Makaela Caldwell Hodgins, who serves as a cheer coach at Randolph County High School, has entered a not guilty plea, as reported by Emegypt. Information regarding her next court appearance remains unavailable at this time. Hodgins began her tenure at the high school in Wedowee, Alabama, in 2022, as revealed in a Facebook post by the school.
Background and Community Involvement
The school post described Hodgins as a local resident of Randolph County and a former cheerleader with six years of experience at Woodland High School. She completed her master’s degree in education at the University of West Alabama in 2022. Hodgins has a history of extensive involvement in cheerleading activities, which includes judging tryouts, conducting cheer camps, and choreographing routines over the past decade.
Family and Professional Background
Hodgins is married to her college sweetheart, and the couple shares two children. Her professional journey with the Randolph County School System began on August 2, 2021. According to Randolph County Schools Superintendent John Jacobs, her last day in the classroom was November 15, 2024. The school system has pledged full cooperation with authorities during their investigations.
Response from Authorities
The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office has yet to make an official comment on the case. Further developments are anticipated as legal proceedings continue. Superintendent Jacobs has affirmed the school’s commitment to supporting the ongoing investigation.
