Lincoln County Woman Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Sexual Abuse of Student
LINCOLN CITY, OR — In a case that has drawn both community outrage and a strong stance from prosecutors, Angela Schafer, 53, has been sentenced to 18 months in the Oregon Department of Corrections for sexually abusing a Taft High School student during her employment with the Lincoln County School District. The sentence was handed down on June 24, 2025, by Presiding Judge Sheryl Bachart in Lincoln County Circuit Court following Schafer’s guilty plea to Rape in the Third Degree and Furnishing Alcohol to a Minor.
Schafer was employed in 2022 as a Health Services Advocate at Taft High School in Lincoln City, where she provided support services to students. According to prosecutors, Schafer used her position of trust and authority to initiate and maintain an inappropriate and illegal relationship with a student under the age of sixteen.
An investigation was launched by the Lincoln City Police Department (LCPD) in September 2024 after allegations came to light regarding Schafer’s misconduct earlier that year. Detective Bud Lane led the investigation, which culminated in a Lincoln County Grand Jury indictment in November 2024.
On the day of her sentencing, Schafer admitted guilt to having sexual intercourse with the minor and to supplying alcohol to the student. While her lack of prior criminal history initially made her eligible for probation under Oregon’s sentencing guidelines, the District Attorney’s Office, led by DA Jenna Wallace, presented compelling aggravating factors to the court, arguing for a prison sentence.
“The State took this position due to the significant vulnerability of the victim and Ms. Schafer’s role in exploiting a position of authority and trust,” DA Wallace stated. “When a school employee violates the boundaries and trust placed in them by parents, students, and the community, the consequences must reflect the gravity of that breach.”
During the sentencing hearing, Judge Bachart echoed the seriousness of Schafer’s crimes, saying:
“You never know who is capable of doing this; it can be anybody. Some people are put in positions with greater access to children and you used your position, the access you had to this child, and his vulnerability to sexually abuse him – the aggravating factors are significant.”
Following these remarks, Judge Bachart sentenced Schafer to 18 months in prison, to be served immediately. Schafer was taken into custody in the courtroom and transported to begin her sentence.
In addition to the prison term, Schafer is required to:
- Register as a sex offender,
- Complete an alcohol and drug treatment program,
- Pay a fine of $8,500.
The case has served as a sobering reminder of the potential dangers students may face even within institutions meant to protect them. Community members, educators, and legal advocates have expressed support for the victim and appreciation for the District Attorney’s Office’s insistence on accountability in the case.
This case was prosecuted by District Attorney Jenna Wallace, who emphasized the importance of holding those in positions of authority to the highest standards of conduct and safety.
For more information or to report similar concerns, citizens are encouraged to contact their local authorities or school district offices.