Illinois Paraprofessional Arrested for Child Endangerment

Sandra J. Pardo, a 38-year-old former paraprofessional at Cyd Lash Academy in Lake County, Illinois, has been arrested and charged for having an inappropriate relationship with a student under 16 years old. The charges include two counts of aggravated battery for kissing and giving the boy a back massage, solicitation to meet a child, and child endangerment. The investigation began when authorities discovered a video of the boy driving alone, with Pardo's voice heard from the passenger seat. Pardo was arrested following a two-day investigation, and additional charges are possible as the investigation continues. Lake County Sheriff John Idleburg condemned Pardo's actions as 'unconscionable and despicable,' emphasizing the zero-tolerance policy for such behavior. Pardo resigned from her position on Tuesday, before her arrest on Wednesday.