The accuser was a student at the time.

She was booked into the Gaston County jail Friday night.

Rothwell has more than 10 years of experience with Gaston County Schools, according to the district's website.

She is originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, and taught exceptional children and English 9 and 10 at North Gaston High School.

She also taught at Springfield and Kiser elementary schools and Stanley Middle School.

Rothwell has been with Stuart W. Cramer High School since 2014.

It is unclear what Rothwell's status is with the school, but her profile page on its website was taken down after she was booked into jail.