A MARRIED science teacher has been arrested for allegedly having a sexual relationship with a 14-year-old schoolboy.

Stephanie Peterson, 26, who is also accused of sending the boy naked selfies, was arrested yesterday morning in New Smyrna, Florida, after the boy reportedly confided in his parents.

5 Peterson is accused of sending naked selfies and engaging in a sexual relationship with the 14-year-old

The Volusia County Sheriff’s Office claim Peterson, whose married name is Ferri, picked the 8th grader up from his house and the two would allegedly then spend hours together in private.

The teenage schoolboy also claims the teacher also bought him marijuana and “a bowl to smoke it in”.

The school district says Peterson has now resigned from New Smyna Beach Middle School.

During interviews, it is claimed the teenager told investigators it all started when she started sending him images of herself in a state of undress.

5 The science teacher has already reportedly resigned from her job

5 Peterson, who is married, is accused of starting the relationship in November last year

5 Peterson is currently being held on a $25,000 bond

5 The accused woman was a science teacher at New Smyna Beach Middle School

It is not clear if the boy is one of Peterson’s pupils.

Peterson, who has been married to firefighter Brandon since 2015, is currently held on a $25,000 bond at the Volusia County Branch Jail.

She is being held on a charge of lewd or lascivious battery and one count of transmitting harmful materials to a child.