In a small town in Upstate New York, a trusted educator's life took a dramatic turn. Scott Jeffers, a 42-year-old special education teacher and coach, found himself on the wrong side of the law. He was taken into custody after being accused of sending inappropriate messages to a student under 17. Th
A high school teacher and coach in Mansfield ISD found himself on the wrong side of the law. Jared Young, a 33-year-old science teacher and coach at Legacy High School, was arrested on serious charges. These include sexual assault of a child, possession and transmission of child pornography, and hav
The tale of Tracy Madarasz, a 55-year-old special education teacher from Georgetown County, serves as a stark reminder of the dire consequences that can unfold when educators lose control. On a fateful day, Madarasz allegedly struck two students, threatened to kill them in her classroom, and left a
A former high school teacher in San Diego was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison for attempting to solicit sex from a minor he believed was 16 years old. This case raises some disturbing questions about online predators and the tactics they use. Sean Michael Stevenson, a 59-year-old science te
