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Peoria Teacher Faces Termination for Student Relationship

4/2/2026

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Haley Beck, Centennial High School teacher in Peoria, Arizona, faces termination after district investigation found she groomed 18-year-old student and had a sexual relationship.
The allegations include sending $630, exchanging 4,000+ texts, and offering oral sex.
The district adopted a statement of charges on March 26, and Beck has until April 8 to request a hearing.
The Peoria Police Department submitted findings to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for possible charges.

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Story summary

Haley Beck, Centennial High School teacher in Peoria, Arizona, faces termination after district investigation found she groomed 18-year-old student and had a sexual relationship.
The allegations include sending $630, exchanging 4,000+ texts, and offering oral sex.
The district adopted a statement of charges on March 26, and Beck has until April 8 to request a hearing.
The Peoria Police Department submitted findings to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for possible charges.