The audit request comes after a series of educator arrests for inappropriate contact with students in recent years. (Photo by bialasiewicz/PhotoDune)

Senator calls for audit of credentials for school counselors

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Government

One state legislature is looking to bolster the verification process for the credentials of educators. Senate Minority Whip Brian Pettyjohn, R-Georgetown, is specifically calling for a comprehensive audit of the credential verification process for child counselors. Among a number of recent arrests due to educators having inappropriate contact with minors, Pettyjohn cited a recent report by WHYY in which a …

Thomas Barnhart was arrested Wednesday on five felony and one misdemeanor charges for inappropriately making contact with two 9-year-old females.

Police arrest Red Clay educator for sexual contact with two 9-year-old girls

Jarek RutzHeadlines, Police & Fire

Just days after police arrested a teacher at a Wilmington private Catholic school for sending sexual photos to a student, they have arrested another educator from the largest school district in Delaware. RELATED: St. Mary Magdalen teacher arrested for sending sexual pics to 14-year-old The New Castle County Police Department announced Wednesday that it has arrested 54-year-old Thomas Barnhart, a …