Missouri Teacher Accused of Using Students as Lookouts for Inappropriate Relationship with Teen

A Missouri math teacher, Hailey Nichelle Clifton-Carmack, 26, is accused of having sex with a 16-year-old student and using other teenagers as lookouts. She faces charges including child endangerment, statutory rape, and child molestation. The victim's father, Mark Creighton, has also been charged with child endangerment for allegedly knowing about and permitting the relationship. Clifton-Carmack allegedly fled the state to avoid arrest and is awaiting extradition from Texas. The school district took immediate action and stated that her alleged misconduct is inexcusable and does not meet professional standards.