Former Lincoln Teacher Arrested for Alleged Child Abuse

Two teachers have been arrested in separate child abuse cases, raising serious concerns about the safety of students. Christina Formella, a special education teacher in Downers Grove, Illinois, faces charges of sexually abusing a 15-year-old student during a tutoring session. The allegations surfaced when the student's mother discovered explicit messages on her son's phone, leading to an investigation that resulted in Formella's arrest on March 16. Meanwhile, Hilary Everett, a 43-year-old former teacher from Lincoln, Nebraska, was arrested for felony child abuse involving three young children, including two who are non-verbal. Allegations against Everett include forcing children to ingest hand sanitizer and applying bleach water on their hands, prompting immediate action from the school district. Both cases underscore the critical need for vigilance in protecting students from abuse by trusted educators.