Editor’s note: EastIdahoNews.com does not typically name or publish mugshots of suspects charged with misdemeanor crimes. An exception has been made in this case, as it was an alleged inappropriate relationship between a teacher and a student.

IDAHO FALLS – A former Black Canyon Middle School drama teacher was sentenced Thursday after admitting to having inappropriate conversations with a student.

Justin Zierke, 45, was sentenced by Magistrate Judge Tawnya Rawlings to 30 days in local jail, with 8 days of credit for time served. After his sentence, he will be placed on two years of supervised probation.

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If he violates his probation, he could serve up to 142 days in jail.

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