Ex-Public School Teacher Accused of Prolonged Abuse of Teenage Boy
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A disturbing case of public school teacher abuse has surfaced in South Carolina. Nicole Ballew Callaham, 33, a former educator, was charged for maintaining a two-year-long inappropriate relationship with a teenage student.
Authorities revealed her actions began in 2021 and intensified over time, leaving lasting trauma. She turned herself in to the Anderson County Detention Center on Thursday.
Public School Teacher Abuse Case Shocks South Carolina
Authorities began investigating Callaham in May 2025. Investigators say the teacher abuse started when the victim was in his early teens. Callaham allegedly groomed the boy by signing him out of school, driving him to practices, and supervising his after-school activities. These interactions escalated into a prolonged pattern of misconduct, confirmed by search warrants and cooperation from the victim’s family.
Detectives found clear evidence that the abuse spanned at least two years. Callaham used her position and access as a teacher to manipulate the boy. The student eventually reported the abuse after turning 18, following emotional recovery and reflection.
Nicole Ballew Callaham, faces charges after victim Grant Strickland testified in court. Callaham, now pregnant, resigned amid ongoing investigations and multiple allegations.
More Charges Filed in Ongoing Public School Teacher Abuse Investigation
In addition to the three counts of criminal sexual conduct and one count of contributing to the delinquency of a minor filed by Anderson County, Greenville City Police also brought similar charges. The misconduct reportedly continued when the student transferred schools into Greenville’s jurisdiction.
Callaham has since resigned from her position at Anderson School District Five. Law enforcement stressed the case highlights the seriousness of public school teacher abuse and the lasting damage it causes victims. The investigation is ongoing, and more developments are expected.
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