Substitute teacher under investigation in Wallingford‑Swarthmore schools
Nether Providence police are investigating alleged inappropriate communications between a substitute teacher and a limited number of students in the Wallingford‑Swarthmore School District.
On October 7, 2026, the Nether Providence Township Police Department opened an investigation into allegations of potentially inappropriate communication between a substitute teacher who worked in the Wallingford‑Swarthmore School District and a limited number of students. The individual, employed by a contracted staffing agency rather than the district, has been placed on leave by the agency and will not be permitted to return to district schools; the investigation is ongoing and authorities are not releasing identifying details. Anyone with relevant information is asked to contact the Nether Providence Police Detective Division at 610‑892‑2875; parents are encouraged to remind students to report any uncomfortable interactions, and media inquiries may be directed to Rose Quinn, Office Manager/Public Information Officer, at 610‑892‑2875 ext. 200.