from www.triblocal.com – The Plainfield North High School physical education teacher accused of having sex with a student pleaded not guilty this morning in a Will County courtroom.

Ashley M. Blumenshine, 27, of Lisle appeared in court this morning with her attorney, George Lenard, where she pleaded not guilty to one count of aggravated sexual abuse.

Blumenshine, who wore a long pink coat and black slacks, said nothing but stood by her attorney before Will County Judge Richard Schoenstedt.

Her next court date is March 2.

Blumenshine and two adults who came with her to court Wednesday declined comment after the hearing. Lenard also declined comment.

“We can’t say anything,” Lenard said.

Plainfield police found Blumenshine and a 16-year-old male student in a vehicle behind a Kohl’s store in Plainfield on Jan. 4. Both admitted to having sex, a Will County assistant state’s attorney said at Blumenshine’s bond hearing.