Substitute Teacher Sentenced for Explicit Messages | Milwaukee News

A former substitute teacher, Alexander Poyner, is now behind bars after pleading guilty to one felony count—contributing to the delinquency of a child—following an investigation into explicit Instagram messages he sent to a student. The judge dismissed other charges as part of the plea deal, sentencing him to two years in prison and three years of supervised release, plus a 15-year sex offender registry requirement. His teaching licenses were revoked shortly after conviction. Poyner admitted the messages were “probably unprofessional” and said he was “ashamed,” but his pattern of substitute teaching across multiple districts raised red flags. This case underscores how even well-intentioned interactions can cross dangerous lines—and face serious consequences. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/22797e9ef28d6997