A long-time Friends' Central School teacher is accused of sexual misconduct with a minor 20 years ago, according to school leadership.
Prima Lingua and Latin teacher Margaret Somerville, also known as Margaret Roberts, is accused of having sexual contact with a minor who was a student at Friends' Central School 20 years agohas resigned after being placed on administrative leave in light of sexual misconduct allegations with a student, according to the head of the school.
Prima Lingua and Latin teacher Margaret Somerville, also known as Margaret Roberts, has been accused of having sexual contact with a minor who was a student at Friends' Central, according to officials.In a letter sent to the school community by Head of School Beth D. Johnson and Board of Trustees Clerk James C. Wright, leadership got word of the allegation earlier in the academic year and immediately placed Somerville on administrative leave.
"The actions of this teacher are serious, distressing and absolutely unacceptable. The professionalism of Friends’ Central teachers is at the core of our School’s great strength and is central to the success of our students and graduates," a spokesperson shared in a statement to NBC10. Officials believe Somerville did not engage in sexual misconduct with any other students while at the school. They are asking that if you have any information you would like to report to please contact Kristine Grady Derewicz of Littler Mendelson, P.C. at [email protected] or 267-402-3003. You can also contact Christina Abbott at [email protected] or 610-645-5051
Students at both the Upper and Middle schools will be directed to meetings with their principals to discuss the news on Wednesday. Parents are being urged to speak with their children before their return to school.
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