Overview
- Michelle Mercogliano, 35, faces charges including sexual contact with a student, unlawful contact with a minor, and endangering the welfare of children.
- Authorities allege Mercogliano had sex with the student approximately 12 times, often at her parents' home in Wayne, Pennsylvania, starting in February 2025.
- She is also accused of providing the student with medical marijuana around 15 times since December 2024, with purchases traced to a local dispensary.
- The investigation began after the student's family contacted police, providing marijuana packaging with Mercogliano’s name on it as evidence.
- Mercogliano has been placed on administrative leave by the school district, is cooperating with authorities, and is expected to surrender with her attorney present.