A Charlotte-Mecklenburg Public Schools teacher was arrested on multiple counts of sexual activity with a student.

OLIVIA MAE DENNIS

Name: Olivia Mae Dennis
Age: 28
Charge(s): Three counts of Sexual Activity with a Student (Glass G Felony).
Note: Arrest records list Dennis’ charges as a Class I felony, which is incorrect. The 2023 Protect Our Students Act raised this offense to a Class G felony.
Charge Type(s): (View Sentencing Chart)
Arrest Date: 5-20-24
Bond Details: $75,000 secured and posted. Released at 2:55 am on 5-21-24.

Victim /Case Details: 

School resources officer was told about inappropriate contact between a teacher and an 18-year-old male student.
The teacher was identified as Dennis and she was questioned on school property by Sexual Assault Unit detectives with the Charlotte Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD). At the conclusion of the interview, Dennis was placed under arrest and charged with three counts of sexual activity with a student.

The case is still “active and ongoing” per CMPD. Anyone with information about the case should contact Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600.

None of the activities Dennis is charged with are believed to have occurred on school property.

District: Charlotte-Mecklenburg
Current Role: Olympic High School CTE Culinary Arts teacher
History: Hired in 2022
Employment status: Suspended with pay pending an investigation

Statement from District: No official District statement; Olympic High issued a message to families.

“Good Afternoon Olympic High School Staff, this is Principal Jones with an important message. We are aware of an alleged inappropriate relationship between a staff member and a student at Olympic. I am not able to disclose any specific details, but know that I am working with district leadership and law enforcement to ensure a resolution.

Our students are the most important part of our school community, and any actions by staff that disrupts their learning or jeopardizes their well-being will not be tolerated. You will likely see reports on the news and hear rumors regarding this incident.

Out of respect for the student and staff member involved, please refrain from repeating these rumors. Thank you for your understanding, support, and cooperation.”

NC Teacher License Information:

License Number: 1273768
Name: Dennis, Olivia Mae
License Type: Educator
License Status: Current
Expiration Date: 06/30/2025
Effective Date: 07/01/2022
License Area(s): Foods and Nutrition, Culinary Arts (6-12)