It's back to school time! This week we'll be telling you about cases of major teacher misconduct. These are the adults that are meant to mold the minds of our youth, teach them how to go out and be productive adults. But sometimes, a pervert sneaks into the mix and takes advantage of kids who are just looking for someone to show them a little comfort.
Pam: Elizabeth Thomas started her 9th grade year looking for an adult mentor. Her science teacher, Tad Cummins, saw this as his chance to swoop in and groom the vulnerable 15 year old. When the two went missing, it wasn't until after 38 days of a nationwide search that they were found on the other side of the country. Be prepared to tear up a little when I read you Elizabeth's empowering victim impact statement... this is one strong teenager and one crappy, perverted teacher.
Ronda: 25 year old Alexandria Vera was an 8th grade teacher who begrudgingly agreed to teach summer school. Little did she know that this would be where she met the love of her life- 13 year old "Justin" who was hot for teacher. The pair was head over heels for each other and when it comes to love, nothing is off limits... but then why did Vera introduce the much younger Justin as her brother?
Sources:
Pam:
ABC News
Tennessean (1) Tennessean (2) Tennessean (3) Tennessean (4)
People Magazine (1) People Magazine (2)
USA Today
Amber Alert FAQ
Ronda:
Podcast-- You should have ghosted: Broccoli, Please
ABC13
All That's Interesting
Music: Big Foot by Gvidon on Pixabay (Go check it out!)
Music: Big Foot by Gvidon on Pixabay (Go check it out!)
