Jacqueline Ma

Jacqueline Ma, a former California 'Teacher of the Year,' was sentenced to 30 years in prison for sexually abusing two of her sixth-grade students. Ma, who taught at Lincoln Acres Elementary School, pleaded guilty to multiple charges including forcible lewd acts on a child. Her actions, described as a betrayal of trust and authority, have left her victims facing lifelong trauma. In court, she expressed remorse for her crimes, acknowledging the significant harm she caused to her students and their families.