RIVERVIEW, Fla. — The Hillsborough County Sheriff’s Office on Saturday announced the arrest of a Riverview High School teacher accused of engaging in a sexual relationship with a student. 

According to a report released by the sheriff’s office, the agency received information Friday that 27-year-old teacher Brooke Anderson was involved in a relationship with a male student. Detectives spoke with the student, who told them the relationship began with sexually explicit text messages in September 2024, the report said. 

In the weeks leading up to Anderson’s arrest, the student said the relationship escalated, including multiple instances of sexual activity, according to detectives. The most recent incident occurred Friday morning, inside Anderson’s classroom before school started, the report states. 

Anderson was arrested and charged with three counts of unlawful sexual activity with a minor. 

“This teacher betrayed the trust of a student, a school, and an entire community,” Sheriff Chad Chronister said. “What should have been a safe, supportive environment for learning was exploited for abuse. Her actions are criminal, calculated, and deeply disturbing.”

The sheriff’s office is asking anyone with more information about the case, or anyone who may be a victim, to contact them at 813-247-8200.