Police report shows two Peoria Unified teachers allegedly engaged in sexual misconduct with high school students

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In August 2025, two teachers in the Peoria Unified School District were quietly placed on paid administrative leave as police conducted separate investigations. Months later, on December 18, the State 48 News released explosive findings from a 200-page police report alleging both educators were involved in inappropriate relationships with high school students.

The following details are sourced directly from the police report obtained by the School Board Integrity Project. Anyone can request public records by visiting the City of Peoria Police Department Records page.

The suspects identified in the report are Centennial High School teachers Angela Burlaka and Haley Beck. Both cases have been referred to the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office for criminal prosecution. As of publication, no felony charges have been filed.

INAPPROPRIATE MESSAGES

According to the report, one of the primary victim’s parents found out that their son was involved with a teacher after “flirty” texts and sexually explicit images and videos were discovered on the juvenile’s phone. When the teen was confronted about the messages, he reportedly admitted to having sex with Beck.

Some time before this discovery, the victim had confided in another relative that two teachers were “inappropriately contacting him,” and one had sent him money via Cash App. Although he didn’t mention Burlaka or Beck by name initially, police later identified them as the two teachers in question. Investigations into the nature and purpose of the cash payments were inconclusive.

Police uncovered a video that was reportedly sent to the victim, which showed a naked woman taking a shower. Detectives said they could not positively identify Burlaka in the video. However, the victim’s relative pointed them to images on Burlaka’s social media account and explained that she believes the photos “match the person she saw in the masturbation video.”

Police interviewed other student witnesses who stated that Beck was often seen “flirting” and being too “friendly” with football players. Witnesses also accused her of “prioritizing her attention” on male students. Additionally, the investigation revealed Beck’s social media account (now private) contained photos and videos of students, possibly without parental knowledge or consent.

The police report said at least three other students may have been involved with Burlaka and/or Beck. Investigators could not definitely say whether the two conspired to lure multiple students into alleged sexual activity. As of publication, no injured parties have come forward and the primary victim has refused to cooperate with investigators.

A PATTERN OF BEHAVIOR

Accusations of Beck “having inappropriate relations” with students appears to go back more than a year, according to the report. During his interview with police, Peoria High School principal Samuel Chagolla said he saw the photo of a “female teacher in a bikini” that was allegedly sent to a student.

After identifying the female’s father by the last name “Beck,” the report said Chagolla spoke with Centennial High School principal Scott Hollabaugh and the athletic director. In response to Chagolla’s findings, they reportedly said, “This is not the first time we’ve had an issue or have had to talk to her.”

The report does not reveal the exact moment Hollabaugh first became aware of complaints about Beck’s alleged inappropriate behavior with students. However, Hollabaugh did share an email with police dated July 2025 wherein the victim’s relative expressed concerns about Beck’s involvement with the teen. Hollabaugh confirmed that “he had spoken to [Beck] about the complaints.”

While searching Beck’s apartment, police found a note in which she refers to the victim as both her “peer” and her “brother.” In the letter, Beck recounts what she characterizes as a two-year “relationship,” claiming the two spent time together in public places and even smoked marijuana together. She concludes with the message, “Even though you never say it back, I love you [and] wish you all the best, always. Love, HB.”

During her police interview, Beck “provided examples of randomly seeing [redacted] while at local restaurants” but denied any planned outings. The report does not provide a formal explanation for the contradiction between the letter and Beck’s account.

Police also discovered over 4,000 text messages between Beck and the alleged victim dated between June 2025 and August 2025. One transcribed message shows the alleged victim referring to Beck as “sugar mommy” and her calling him “sugar baby” after she had sent the victim money for food and personal expenses.

Beck has reportedly denied all allegations, including accusations that she was filmed performing a sex act on the victim.

Burlaka told police that any contact she had with students outside school hours was strictly for educational purposes. She then requested an attorney and declined to answer further questions, including whether she had sent nude videos to students or contacted them for reasons unrelated to school.

There is no indication that Hollabaugh disciplined the teachers for alleged misconduct prior to them being placed on administrative leave.