An Ohio high school English teacher quit her job after she was caught creating sexually explicit content for adult websites, but she still insists she is “one of the best” educators the school has ever had.
Jennifer Ruziscka, 50, quit her job as an English teacher at Springfield High School after she was placed on administrative leave for operating Onlyfans and Fansly accounts.
Superintendent Matt Geha said the school district became aware on Jan. 26 that the teacher, who had worked with them since 1996, was operating a “pornographic/sexually graphic website,” he reported. WTOL.
He had a disciplinary hearing scheduled for Jan. 31, but submitted his resignation before that hearing occurred.
“Regardless of what I do in my private life to keep a roof over my family’s head and a car parked in the garage, I am still one of the best English teachers who has ever worked in the Springfield Local School District,” Ruziscka said. WTOL.
Jennifer Ruziscka, 50, quit her job as an English teacher at Springfield High School after she was placed on administrative leave for operating Onlyfans and Fansly accounts.
A personal archive found multiple images of Ruziscka in lingerie on Fansly, Onlyfans and Instagram under an account identified as ‘jenniferssecrets’.
The superintendent told him the district was aware of online sexual behavior and “conduct unbecoming” by an educator.
‘People can label me whatever they want; however, that does not change the commendable level of dedication and exemplary work ethic that I execute as an educator.’
Ruziscka worked as a cheerleading coach and yearbook advisor, and her salary at the time of her resignation was $74,720.
A personnel file obtained by the local news station found multiple images of Ruziscka in lingerie on Fansly asking customers to subscribe to watch her perform various sexual acts.
The account identified as ‘jenniferssecrets’ has 7,900 likes, 1,200 followers, 302 photos and 25 videos as of March 28.
The account’s bio read: “If you can keep a secret, you can call me Miss Jennifer.”
An Instagram account linked to the page said: “If you like what you see but want more from me, visit me on Fansly and be one of my best kept secrets.”
Geha said in a letter to the Ohio Board of Education that during the investigation into his conduct, “evidence was obtained with the guidance of the district attorney.”
He contacted Ruziscka and told him the district was aware of online sexual behavior and “conduct unbecoming” by an educator.
Geha told Ruziscka in an email that the evidence found included “an online account that is open and available to the public for viewing, which is maintained by you and includes sexualized images and videos of you.”
He said his conduct violated the Ohio Licensure Code of Professional Conduct for Educators, Sections 1, 8 and 9(h).’
Section 9, called “Appropriate and Responsible Use of Technology,” states: “While maintaining their constitutional rights, educators recognize that when they use technology, the words they choose and the context of their statements may reflect negatively on positions, schools and professions.’
After her resignation, Ruziscka said, “I remain one of the best English teachers who has ever worked in the Springfield Local School District.”
Ruziscka worked as a cheerleading coach and yearbook advisor, and her salary at the time of her resignation was $74,720.
Geha said: “Inappropriate conduct includes, but is not limited to, the use of technology, social media or other electronic communications to host, publish or distribute inappropriate or inappropriate material that could reasonably be accessed by the school community, including, but not limited to, pornography.” , obscene material.’
Ruzišcka said WTVG“As I have always been someone who is in other people’s shoes, I hope that now others are in mine.”
‘While revealing specific details might offer a reasonable explanation for some, it would come at the cost of ruining someone else’s reputation. Enough damage has already been done and I don’t feel comfortable bringing unwanted attention to anyone else and making that individual pay for it.’
“I had the honor of teaching ninth grade English at SHS, where my service spanned nearly three decades, and during what is often a thankless job, I was recognized and awarded for my innovation, dedication and performance,” Ruziscka said.
“My reputation was exemplary as someone who put her students first, went above and beyond expectations, and created an engaging learning environment where students knew they were valued, motivated, and loved.”
