HENRY, S.D. (KELO) — A former teacher in Henry, South Dakota, who admitted to having sexual contact with a student, will spend a year behind bars.

A judge sentenced 42-year-old Shanna Ries in Codington County on Wednesday.

Ries pleaded guilty to sexual contact with a child under 18.

The Henry School District said it was made aware that a teacher had “inappropriate activities” with a student in March. Ries resigned immediately.