A former area high school teacher has pleaded guilty to the sexual assault of two of her students, Monmouth County Prosecutor Raymond S. Santiago announced on Tuesday.
Julie Rizzitello, 37, of Brick Township, a former Wall Township High School teacher, last week pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree sexual assault stemming from the incidents with the two students.
Sentencing is scheduled for Friday, Jan. 9, 2026, at which time the state will recommend a term of 10 years in state prison, registration as a sex offender under Megan’s Law, Parole Supervision for Life, and permanent forfeiture of public office.
The case background …
An investigation involving members of the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office Special Victims Bureau and Wall Township Police Department — assisted by the Ocean County Prosecutor’s Office and Brick Township Police Department, and led by MCPO Detective Jose I. Rodriguez and Wall Township Police Detective Devin Corso — revealed that the criminal conduct by Rizzitello encompassed sex acts involving separate victims, taking place in three municipalities at various points over the course of several years.
Rizzitello was arrested last summer and transported to the Monmouth County Correctional Institution (MCCI).
This case is being prosecuted by Monmouth County Assistant Prosecutor Keri-Leigh Schaefer. Rizzitello is being represented by Mitch Ansell, Esq., with an office in Ocean Township.
— Edited press release from the Monmouth County Prosecutor’s Office
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