Teacher gets no jail time for nude pix

DERRY, N.H. - A former New Hampshire high school teacher has pleaded guilty to a charge she e-mailed nude photographs of herself to a 15-year-old student.

Melinda Dennehy, 41, of Hampstead, entered the plea yesterday to a misdemeanor charge of indecent exposure.

As part of a plea agreement, Dennehy was given a suspended jail sentence on the condition that she remain on good behavior and have no contact with the child or go to the high school.

The teen claimed she sent him sexy messages and kissed him. He passed the photos around to his friends.

In court, Dennehy apologized for her actions and poor judgment. She told the court she's continuing counseling and hopes to lead a productive life.

Dennehy, who taught sophomore English, was arrested in March after the photos were found circulating around the high school. She resigned three weeks later.