A soon-to-be-married Wisconsin elementary school teacher was arrested after her alleged sexual assault of a child that included kissing an elementary school student.
Madison Bergmann, 24, was arrested and faces a charge of first-degree child sexual assault after a parent of a fifth-grade student reported her to administrators and police at River Crest Elementary School.
On Wednesday, the girl’s father provided printed text messages between Bergmann and the student, where he allegedly told the girl that she liked it when the victim touched her and that she enjoyed making out with them.
“Learning about a school staff member and his alleged inappropriate conduct that violates trust is deeply troubling to all of us,” the school said in a statement to staff and parents.
According to her Facebook, Bergmann got engaged to her fiancé Ben in December and their wedding is scheduled for July 27.
Madison Bergmann, 24, was arrested and faces a charge of first-degree child sexual assault after a parent of a fifth-grade student reported her to administrators and police at River Crest Elementary School.
Bergmann got engaged to her fiancé Ben in December. Her wedding is scheduled for July 27 in her home state of Minnesota.
She allegedly told the girl that she liked it when the victim touched her and that she enjoyed making out with them.
The boy’s mother initially overheard the student and Bergmann talking on the phone before informing the boy’s father, according to KARE 11.
During her interview with police, she told authorities that the victim’s mother allegedly gave her the student’s phone number after the family invited her to Afton Alps, a ski resort, over winter break.
Upon searching Bergmann’s purse, officers found handwritten notes between the two, according to charging documents. It is not clear what was written in the notes.
When asked about the text message exchange between her and the student, Bergmann invoked her right to an attorney, according to the documents.
After her arrest she was suspended from her teaching role. During her suspension, Bergmann is not allowed to have contact with Hudson School District students, parents or staff.
He is also not allowed on district property and cannot attend any school activities.
“We understand the seriousness of this situation and are committed to providing the necessary support to any child who may be affected,” the school said.
“We kindly ask the school community to respect the privacy of Hudson students and their families and to refrain from spreading rumors or speculation.”
Hudson School District officials said there will be counseling professionals present to help students and staff members who may be struggling with the allegations.
According to Bergmann’s Facebook, she is originally from Elmo, Minnesota, and attended the University of Wisconsin-River Falls. She was assistant center director at Sylvan Learning for four years while in school.
The Hudson School District said counseling professionals will be present to help students and staff members who may be struggling with the allegations. (pictured: River Crest Elementary School)
During her interview, she told authorities that the victim’s mother allegedly gave her the student’s phone number after the family invited her to Afton Alps, a ski resort, over winter break.
In August 2022, she posted a photo on Facebook of a classroom and shared her excitement about being ready for the new school year. It’s unclear if that was taken at River Crest Elementary School.
During his suspension, Bergmann is not allowed to have contact with Hudson School District students, parents or staff. She is also not allowed on district property. (pictured: Bergmann and her fiancé in 2022)
In August 2022, he posted a photo on Facebook of a classroom, but it is unclear if it was taken at River Crest Elementary School.
She said: ‘My classroom is finally (mostly) ready! I have so many wonderful people to thank who helped me get here!’
‘I can’t wait for school to start!’
It is unclear exactly when he began teaching elementary school. In a 2022 post from the school, she included her “Special interests” were painting and houseplants.
‘I’ve wanted to be a teacher since I was in kindergarten. “All of my teachers along the way helped foster that dream,” she said.
