Franklin County teacher charged with having sexual contact with a student
GUILFORD TOWNSHIP, Pa. (WHTM) – A teacher in Franklin County is facing charges after allegedly touching a student inappropriately multiple times.
Pennsylvania State Police say on May 30 they received a ChildLine report with allegations against Bonnie Gingrich, a teacher at Shalom Christian Academy. State Police say the victim disclosed Gingrich was reaching out to them and had inappropriate contact multiple times.
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The victim told State Police that after receiving messages from Gingrich, that the two hugged, and she eventually put her hand up the student’s shirt and later down his pants. Gingrich is also alleged to have kissed the victim on the cheek.
State Police say all of the incidents occurred on school property between November 2023 and May 2024. Subsequent messages from Gingrich allegedly showed her wanting to meet the student outside of school, creating secret chat accounts, and warning them to delete messages.
Gingrich, who lives in Hagerstown, is facing charges of intercourse/sexual contact with a student, unlawful contact with a minor, and corruption of minors. She is scheduled for a hearing on July 16 and bail was set at $50,000.
In a statement on Tuesday, Shalom Christian Academy said “We are deeply saddened by the allegations against a former employee. We are cooperating with authorities. We are praying for everyone involved.”
Gingrich is not currently listed on the school directory but is listed as a Junior Class Advisor.
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