Airdrie teacher charged with sexual assault of student suspended

Airdrie RCMP have charged a 35-year-old teacher with the sexual assault and sexual exploitation of a student. 

The alleged victim is a 17-year-old girl at George McDougall High School in Airdrie where the accused works as a teacher.

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RCMP haven’t released the name of the teacher involved, but court documents identify him as John Christopher Miller, a married father.

Miller appeared in court in Airdrie on Thursday.

The principal at George McDougall High School has sent home a letter to parents informing them of the charges. 

Miller has been suspended from Rocky View Schools.