Sarasota Military Academy High School teacher arrested

A Sarasota Military Academy High School teacher has been arrested by Sarasota police. Michelle Little, 29, of Sarasota is facing a felony charge of indecent, lewd or lascivious touching of a 17-year-old male student.

Detectives began their investigation after representatives of the school contacted police regarding rumors involving the student and Little. On April 25, SPD patrol officers were called to the school and spoke with Little, who was then placed on administrative leave by the school. The student was interviewed on April 27 at the Child Protection Center.

The student said Little made sexual comments to him several times over several weeks. On April 17, the student said he went to Little’s classroom during lunch. The student said Little put a sign on the door stating testing/tutoring was in progress. The student said he asked the teacher what she was doing after school that day, and she responded the she was cleaning her classroom. He then reported saying, in a kidding fashion, he could help her if she needed help. The teacher accepted the offer.

The student returned to the classroom after school and said Little closed the blinds on the door. The student said he and Little “made out” for 10 to 15 minutes before he left the classroom.

Little has been transported to the Sarasota County Jail and is scheduled for her first appearance on Saturday, when her bond will be set.

Sarasota Military Academy has sent the following statement to faculty, parents and students:

“The High School administration was made aware of an alleged incident that happened between a staff member and student that is being investigated by the Sarasota Police Department. We have come to learn that an arrest was made by the Sarasota Police Department, and any updates regarding this case will be released by the SPD.”