In recent news, Goshen High School English teacher Lavonne Shetler has resigned following allegations of a sexual relationship with a former student. The incidents reportedly took place last school year when the student was a senior. The former student, now in college, reported the relationship to the school district, which led to Shetler’s resignation on January 8th.
The former student took to social media to share details of the alleged relationship, describing how Shetler initiated the relationship the day after the student’s 18th birthday. The former student also highlighted the power dynamic and manipulation tactics used by Shetler during the relationship.
Goshen Community Schools has declined to comment on the matter, citing personnel issues. The school district confirmed Shetler’s resignation but did not provide further details. Messages sent to parents from the Goshen High School Principal focused on the unexpected departure of Shetler and offered support for students processing the situation.
Despite attempts to contact Shetler for comment, she has remained unreachable and has made her social media accounts private or deleted them. Shetler has received recognition in the past for her teaching and activism efforts, including advocating for anti-racism training in schools.
The incident involving Shetler adds to a history of tolerance for inappropriate behavior within Goshen Community Schools, as evidenced by a previous investigation into a middle school teacher organizing a drag show for children. REAL News Michiana continues to report on stories that mainstream media may overlook and relies on subscriber support to uncover corruption and provide essential news coverage.
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