'Teacher of the Year' Stalked 11-Year-Old Girl in His Class and Wrote Her 60 Love Letters. He Was Just Sentenced to Probation

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Dylan Robert Dukes sent an 11-year-old girl over 60 love letters and gave her unwanted hugs

The child’s parents said Dukes joined their church and described his behavior as an obsession

Dukes, 27, was sentenced to three years of incarceration, suspended to five years of probation, and must surrender his teaching certificate and obey a permanent restraining order

A South Carolina elementary school teacher who showered an 11-year-old former student with over 60 “love letters,” gifts and unwanted hugs pleaded guilty to harassment — but will only serve probation.

According to WSAZ , FOX Carolina and WYFF4, Dylan Robert Dukes, 27, admitted in court that he repeatedly reached out to the girl after she left his class at Starr Elementary School. Deputies said he gave her unwa