Sheena Sittner, a 42-year-old former substitute teacher in Missouri, says her OnlyFans business grew sharply after she was suspended from teaching assignments over her adult-content account. The mother, who worked near St Louis, claims her subscriber count rose from around 20 to possibly more than 1,000 after reports about her account spread online.
Sittner also claims she earned nearly $25,000 (£18,900) in about 10 days following the attention. The reported increase has brought fresh attention to her online work and raised questions about how employers respond to workers' activities outside the workplace.
How Her OnlyFans Subscribers Grew
Sittner said her OnlyFans account had been active for more than two years while she worked as a substitute teacher. In September 2026, Kelly Education, the staffing company that placed her in schools, suspended her employment account after her online activity came to its attention.
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According to Sittner, a company manager cited reports about her OnlyFans activity and identified her account when discussing the suspension. She said the news brought more people to her page, which had previously attracted a much smaller group of subscribers.
Her subscriber count reportedly rose from around 20 to possibly more than 1,000. She also changed her account from an anonymous name to her real name after the story gained attention. These figures are based on her statements and have not been independently verified.
Her Reported OnlyFans Earnings
Before her teaching assignments were suspended, Sittner said she earned about $140 (£106) for a day of substitute teaching. She now claims she made nearly $25,000 (£18,900) on OnlyFans over about 10 days after the news drew more attention to her page.
Based on those figures, $25,000 (£18,900) is equivalent to about 179 days of her reported teaching pay. Her OnlyFans page reportedly charges subscribers $27.99 (about £21) per month, although additional paid content and purchases may also contribute to her income.
Sittner's husband, Tim, has reportedly reduced his time in his own business to help manage the increased demand. She has also said her content does not feature pupils or school grounds. However, her reported earnings and subscriber numbers have not been independently confirmed.
Why Her Teaching Assignments Were Suspended
Sittner worked through Kelly Education, a staffing company that placed her in schools in the Parkway School District near St Louis. She was not directly employed by the district, according to reports about the case.
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In September, Kelly Education suspended her employment account as it moved toward ending her employment. The company said student safety and well-being were its top priorities and that it took concerns about substitute educators seriously.
Sittner said her OnlyFans activity had remained separate from her teaching work for more than two years. She has also spoken about the financial importance of the online business and questioned the way women who create adult content are treated when their identities become public. Her statements reflect her perspective, but they do not explain every reason behind her employment decision.
Debate Over Adult Content and Employment
The case has drawn attention to the tension between workers' private activities and the expectations placed on people working in schools. It also raises questions about whether adult content created outside work should affect a person's employment, particularly when the employer works with schools and children.
Sittner's reported earnings have also highlighted the difference between her former daily teaching pay and the money she says she can now make through OnlyFans. Her experience shows how publicity can bring new subscribers to an online creator, although the results will vary from person to person.
For now, the subscriber figures and earnings remain based on Sittner's own account. Her case has brought renewed attention to online content creation, employment decisions and the financial risks and opportunities that can come with having a public profile.
