Amanda Katz Roswell High School teacher charged with improper sexual contact by an employee or agent of 16-year-old student who she told she was in love with but who she accused of betraying and lying to her. Educator sent victim 20K texts.
A former Georgia high school teacher accused of sexually assaulting a teen student exchanged no less than 20,000 text messages with her victim, including discussing a future together along with expressing fear about being caught, according to a newly released arrest warrant.
Amanda Katz, 55, who previously taught at Roswell High School was arrested June 2 and charged with improper sexual contact by an employee or agent.
In Georgia, ‘Improper Sexual Contact by an Employee or Agent’ refers to unlawful sexual contact involving a person in a position of authority or trust over the victim.
Roswell police said the investigation began after a referral from the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services alleged misconduct involving a 16-year-old Roswell High School student.
According to the warrant affidavit cited by FOX5, detectives determined Katz engaged in a sexual relationship with the 16-year-old victim between December 2025 and February 2026. The investigation included witness interviews, school records, forensic interviews and a review of cellphone evidence.
The 55-year-old teacher resigned as detectives investigated the allegations.
The student told investigators the relationship began as a friendship and eventually became romantic. Detectives allege the student described multiple sexual encounters that occurred at Katz’s home, in her vehicle and during an off-campus trip.
The warrant states the relationship came to light after family members discovered communications between Katz and the student during a Valentine’s Day weekend trip to Helen.
55-year-old high school teacher became upset after victim‘s family discovered back and forth texts between her and 16-year-old student victim
Investigators wrote that witnesses described Katz as upset after the discovery. According to statements included in the warrant, she repeatedly tried to contact the student after family members left the trip early and later appeared distraught when she realized the relationship had been exposed.
Several Roswell High School employees also told investigators that Katz openly discussed the student and referred to him as her boyfriend. Coworkers reported that after the trip, Katz appeared emotional and sought reassurance after learning she might no longer be able to see him.
Investigators obtained the student’s cellphone and discovered what the warrant describes as an extensive communication history between the pair.
19,585 text messages, hopes for the future and fears of getting caught
According to the affidavit, detectives identified approximately 19,585 text messages and 591 phone calls exchanged between Katz and the student from late December 2025 through mid-February 2026.
The messages included discussions about spending time together, keeping the relationship secret and making plans for the future.
In one exchange cited in the warrant, the student texted, “That was fun I enjoyed it.”
Katz allegedly replied, “All of it.”
The student responded, “Yes every second of it.”
Katz then wrote, “Come back.”
Concerns of getting caught
Other messages referenced the difficulties of maintaining the relationship. According to the warrant, Katz wrote, “I’m terrified… Literally scared,” and later added, “I am scared honestly it gets me nervous.”
The warrant alleges some messages suggest Katz was concerned about what would happen if the relationship became public.
In one exchange included in the affidavit, Katz allegedly wrote, “We are lying to everyone. For what? How long? I don’t want to go to jail.”
Investigators also cited messages discussing future plans together after the student graduated from high school, as well as conversations about keeping the relationship hidden from others.
Roswell teacher accuses victim of betraying her
But it gets better. And not in a good way. Brace yourself…
After the relationship was discovered during the Helen trip, Katz allegedly sent a series of emotional messages to the student.
According to the warrant, one message read, “I loved you. And this is the most … scary thing that has ever happened to me.”
In another, she allegedly wrote, “You used me and you lied. You knew deep down what you did was wrong.”
Kids, can we all pause and look into the universe and attempt to define cognitive dissonance?
The warrant states detectives relied on witness statements, the student’s forensic interview, cellphone evidence and school records when seeking the arrest warrant. Investigators concluded there was probable cause to charge Katz under Georgia’s law prohibiting sexual contact between school employees and students.
Roswell police previously said Katz resigned from her position while the investigation was underway. Bond was set at $25,000 following her arrest.
Not immediately clear is what prompted the female educator to abuse her position of authority, trst and power.
