(West Des Moines, Iowa/KCCI) — A teacher at a West Des Moines high school accused of having sexual contact with a student is pleading guilty. Kristen Gantt, of Des Moines, was teaching English at Dowling Catholic when she was arrested last April. Police say she admitted to inappropriate contact with a student at least five times in her classroom.

In a criminal complaint, police say they found evidence of “clear and concise grooming activity” in conversations between Gantt and the student, including some with “direct sexual overtones.” Court records show she pleaded guilty to sexual exploitation by a school employee.

Gantt faces up to two years in prison and must register as a sex offender.