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Yahoo
a day ago
- Yahoo
Ex-Bishop Moore teacher arrested on charges of inappropriately touching student
A former teacher at Bishop Moore Catholic High School was arrested Thursday after a student said he inappropriately touched her. Jared Andrew Tatum, 31, was taken into custody by the Orlando Police Department's Fugitive Investigative Unit on one count each of attempted sexual battery of a victim over 12 years of age and lewd touching of certain minors, according to a news release from the department. Tatum, an engineering teacher, was tutoring an underage female student. On May 7, the student told the school he had inappropriately touched her during a tutoring session. The school immediately contacted OPD and terminated Tatum, according to the release. OPD said there is currently no evidence of additional victims and the investigation remains ongoing. No other information was included in the release. Court records for Tatum were not immediately available online.
The Independent
2 days ago
- The Independent
Met Police tutor dismissed after biting student on neck and touching her thigh
A Metropolitan Police tutor has been dismissed after he bit a female student officer on the neck and touched her thigh at a public work gathering. Pc Chris Lee, who was a street duties instructor/tutor on one of the force's Borough Command Units, also touched the bottom of the student's back in a pub just three weeks into her course, a misconduct panel said. He then texted the student after an end of course drinks event saying it was 'important to have a good time at work' and that she 'just didn't get' his behaviour. Pc Lee had joined the Met in 2018, while the student was working on the unit and had began her course in October 2021. There was a 'jovial culture' on the unit with tutors and students often going out for drinks together, as was the case when they went to the pub after work on November 5 2021, the panel said. Pc Lee first put his hand on the student's thigh while she was sitting next to him in the pub. As she then leaned across him later in the evening, the tutor then bit her on the left side of her neck, causing the student to say 'he just bit me', the panel said. The student later said in evidence that the bite was 'not that hard' and did not leave a mark, but that she had 'felt teeth not lips'. The tutor stated in evidence that he had consumed six or seven pints of beer that evening, and was drunk at the time of the incidents but still 'bodily capable'. He accepted he had touched the student's thigh and kissed her on the neck, but denied touching her back and biting her. But the panel found both of the disputed allegations proven on the balance of probabilities, and that Pc Lee's conduct was sexual and inappropriate in nature as he was attracted to the student. A discussion involving Pc Lee and the student about favourite tutors then took place at the end of course drinks several weeks later, again at a pub, on December 3 2021, the panel said. When his name was not mentioned, the tutor said to the student 'What did you just say', 'Who are your favourite tutors', and 'We got you your IPS (Independent Patrol Status) they didn't'. The following day, Pc Lee sent the student a text about the discussion which said: 'I'm sorry you felt we were rude but we were not intentionally, that's our personalities together and I think it's important to have a good time at work. 'At no point did we every say anything rude against you and I'm sorry you felt that we were rude. 'You just didn't get us which is fine.' The comments made by Pc Lee towards the student at the pub were found by the panel to be humiliating for her. They found the tutor's overall behaviour in both incidents together amounted to gross misconduct, as it breached the force's Standards of Professional Behaviour. Pc Lee was subsequently dismissed without notice at a misconduct hearing and placed on the College of Policing barred list.
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Now You Know: Bonita Estero Rail Trail effort grows
Friends of the Bonita Estero Rail Trail (BERT) hosted an 'Evening of Connection and Community' on June 5, in Bonita Springs. 'Strong communities are built through strong relationships, and that's exactly what we saw tonight,' said Steve Gunther, a leader with Friends of BERT. 'BERT is more than a trail — it connects people, places, and possibilities. Once built, it will serve generations,' added Gunther. According to a press release, the Bonita Estero Rail Trail 'aims to repurpose an unused rail corridor into a vibrant multi-use pathway that promotes health, safety, economic growth, and environmental protection.' During the recentg program, Steve Gunther announced a capital campaign to accelerate the trail's completion. The Friends of BERT started the campaign with $50,000, and area donors stepped forward with an additional $50,000 in pledges to make the total commitment $100,000. While the momentum is building, organizers emphasize that the project's success depends on sustained community engagement. To learn more or get involved, visit The Bonita Springs YMCA received a $27,000 grant from the Bonita Springs Community Fund with The Collaboratory (formerly Southwest Florida Community Foundation) in Fort Myers, during a check presentation ceremony. The funds are expected to launch a new tutoring initiative that 'engages local high school students as teacher aides in the YMCA's after-school program.' The initiative aims to strengthen academic support for children while offering professional development for high school participants. 'We are delighted to support a program that not only benefits local students but also nurtures the next generation of educators and community leaders,' said Deb Braendle, a member of the Bonita Springs Community Fund, during the presentation. 'This fund represents our commitment to strengthening educational opportunities and investing in our youth.' Grumpy Goat Coffee has relaunched the Wandering Goat, its fourth summer series of roving tasting events in Bonita Springs. Attendees can meet their local master coffee roaster and artisan food, wine and spirits experts. The Wandering Goat will arrive at Riptide Brewing Company, 28120 Hunters Ridge Blvd., Bonita Springs, from 4:30 until 7:30 p.m., Thursday, June 26. Riptide Brewing will be sampling craft beers including two collaborations with Grumpy Goat. Additional exhibitors include The Hoppy Homestead, Pansardo Italian Specialties, Kristi's Key Lime Cookies and Olde Naples Chocolate who will be sampling their specialty coffee, sourdough baked goods, Italian tapas, wine, cookies and chocolates. The Wandering Goat event will rove Bonita Springs businesses throughout the summer. Future stops will be at Ceremony Brewing, July 31; Sugarshack Downtown, Aug. 28 and Chubby Mermaid Brewing, Sept. 25. The tasting events are open to the public. For more details visit the Grumpy Goat social media pages and subscribe to email alerts at The 5th Annual Shy Wolf Scramble, a charity golf event to benefit the sanctuary's mission of rescuing and educating about captive-bred exotic and un-releasable wild animals, is slated for Saturday, Sept. 27, at the Heritage Bay Golf and Country Club in Naples. The scramble will feature a four-person, best shot format, where golfers will be delivered a fun and competitive day on the course. Participants will also have the opportunity to take part in various challenges and contests, including a hole-in-one contest sponsored by Porsche Naples, tee advancement hole, a putting contest, longest drive, and closest to the pin. Shy Wolf Sanctuary's animal ambassadors will be onsite to greet golfers and share in the experience. Registration for this event starts at $200 for individuals and $800 for a foursome. The registration fee includes a round of golf, lunch, and drink tickets. All proceeds will directly support Shy Wolf Sanctuary's efforts in providing rescue, sanctuary and education for captive-bred exotic and un-releasable wild animals. 'We cannot wait for another exciting year raising money for these amazing animals and having fun,' said Shane Blitz, board president of Shy Wolf Sanctuary. 'I will see you out on the course!' To register for the Shy Wolf Scramble or to learn more about sponsorship opportunities, visit or email events@ The Schoen Foundation made a $1 million gift to create a scholarship endowment fund for members of the Boys & Girls Club of Collier County. The scholarship fund will support the educational advancement of club members pursuing post-secondary educational or vocational training, with the goal of fostering long-term success and empowerment. Scholarship recipients, who will be recognized as Schoen Foundation Scholars, may use the funds for tuition assistance, books and fees, required tools and equipment and transportation stipends. To be eligible, club members must be active with Boys & Girls Club for at least one year; be a high school graduate or GED recipient; be accepted into an accredited college, university or technical school; have a minimum GPA of 2.0; complete the Club's Future Ready curriculum; submit FAFSA/financial need documentation; and submit a formal application which includes a personal statement and a recommendation. It is expected that by year three, the scholarship will benefit 20 scholars annually and by year 10, more than 150 Boys & Girls Alumni will have received post-secondary credentials as part of the scholarship program. The Women's Foundation of Collier County recently announced $530,000 in grant awards to seven local nonprofits. This year's total is nearly double the 2024 grant amount of $290,000. 2025 grant recipients: Baker Senior Center Naples & Collier Resource Center – $70,000 for "A Community Lifeline to At-Risk and Homeless Senior Women" Boys & Girls Club of Collier County – $28,000 for "Junior Women of Initiative" Collier Senior Center – Golden Gate – $30,000 for "Direct Assistance for Senior Women" Grace Place for Children and Families – $210,000 to launch the "Middle School Career Discovery Initiative" NAMI Collier County – $45,000 for "Supportive Housing for Senior Women" St. Matthew's House – $47,000 for "Senior Women's Homelessness" The Immokalee Foundation – $40,000 for "Middle School Girls Career Pathways" Women Lifting Women Scholarships – up to $60,000. Four women were awarded scholarships to help overcome significant barriers to pursuing postsecondary education, achieving their career goals, and securing financial independence. Record year for Burmese python program means fewer snakes, more hope for native wildlife Now You Know: Info on 'Wildlife Baby Shower' and 'Caregiver Bootcamp' This article originally appeared on Naples Daily News: Now You Know: Bonita Estero Rail Trail effort grows
CNA
4 days ago
- CNA
Jail for private tutor who filmed himself in lewd acts as he stood behind young female students
SINGAPORE: A man who tutored female students at his flat would commit sexual acts as he stood behind the teen girls, even touching them with his private parts. The girls would be unaware of these acts as Michael Martin Lee Teck Heng, now aged 58, would place his hand on the back or shoulder of the girl to disguise the contact. His offences came to light after the private tutor was caught exposing himself in public. During investigations, police officers found at least 406 videos which Lee had filmed showing Lee exposing himself, or placing his private parts on their back or shoulder. Lee was sentenced to four years and nine months' jail on Tuesday (Jun 17) after he pleaded guilty to one count of committing an obscene act, one count of making obscene films, three counts of molest, and one count of aggravated molest. Another 10 charges relating to the same incidents were taken into consideration for sentencing. The victims, along with the address of the incident, may not be published under a gag order in order to protect the identities of the victims. HOW HE FILMED TUTEES Lee, who is married, gave mathematics and science tuition to primary and secondary school students in his home one-on-one. In May 2019, he began taking videos of himself committing sexual acts in public behind or at a distance from unsuspecting women. He did the same to tutees whom he was teaching in the living room of his unit, filming the process. A total of five female tutees were identified by the police. They were aged between 13 and 16 at the time of the offences. The victims were unaware of the acts but one of them, a 15-year-old girl, felt something was amiss and felt discomfited by the close proximity with Lee. She suspected the nature of the acts but did not confront him as she felt she might have been overthinking the matter, given her perception that Lee was religious. She also feared that he might do something worse as she was alone with him. On some occasions in 2019, Lee placed his private parts against a 16-year-old victim during their tuition sessions. He disguised the contact by placing his hand on her back or shoulder as he perpetrated lewd acts behind her. Lee claimed he did the acts as this victim had shown him care and concern and he "felt attached" to her. This eldest victim was captured in 228 videos over 13 occasions. YOUNGEST VICTIM Lee did the same with the youngest victim, who was only 13 years old at the time of the offences. She was unaware he took videos of her. "The accused admitted during investigations that the fourth victim was one of his more 'headstrong' students and he had felt a need to 'control' her," the prosecution stated. He stated that he could exert such control by committing the obscene acts. This need to control her accounted for why a high proportion of the videos featured the fourth victim, the prosecution said. On Sept 30, 2019, Lee was seen exposing his private parts at a bus stop by a woman who then called the police. Police officers who responded to the call found Lee to match the description they had been given. They checked his mobile phone and discovered the video he recorded of himself committing sexual acts. He was arrested and his phone seized. During a raid of his house, his computer was also seized. Both devices were sent for forensic examination. Hundreds of obscene films were found on his computer, with at least 545 featuring Lee committing lewd acts in public places while behind or out of sight of unidentified women in 299 incidents. At least 406 videos showed Lee doing the same behind young female subjects or placing his private parts on them in his living room over 31 incidents. In total, between May and September 2019, Lee made 951 obscene films of himself in public and in his home. LEE HAS EXHIBITIONISTIC DISORDER Lee's lawyer Joyce Khoo from law firm Quahe Woo & Palmer argued for around three years and 11 months' jail, while the prosecution sought five to six years' jail. Deputy Public Prosecutor Daphne Lim said the accused was "clearly one who has no qualms violating young women for his sexual perversion". "Further, the offences committed by the accused against his tutees are difficult to detect and were committed by the accused in his capacity as a tutor, and as someone in a position of authority over them. Both specific and general deterrence comes to the fore. "There is also an element of public protection that warrants consideration," said Ms Lim, describing the sheer number of instances on which Lee had exposed himself in public in the presence of women. "Taken together, the offences cumulatively show that the accused is a menace and a threat to the community. A lengthy sentence is called for to protect the community," she said. In mitigation, Ms Khoo said Lee had suffered from a "litany of diagnosed mental illnesses since 1997", and had "exhibitionistic disorder" at the time of the offences. She submitted at least four medical reports from the Institute of Mental Health (IMH) dating back to 1997 in support of her argument. Lee had been undergoing treatment for adjustment disorder since 1997. However, after Lee stopped relying on his medication, he found himself facing stressors from his family and students in 2018 and 2019, which caused him to regress. Lee was assessed to have exhibitionistic disorder in a 2022 medical report, with an IMH doctor stating this disorder had a contributory link to Lee's offences. His risk of offending was found to be low to moderate. "Since our client's arrest in September 2019, our client has constantly expressed extreme remorse for his actions. "Our client has taken concrete steps to manage his psychiatric conditions and dedicated himself to doing everything necessary to ensure that there will not be another relapse," said Ms Khoo. "Our client's efforts since his arrest have borne fruit; our client has not reoffended in almost six years." Ms Khoo said that Lee has stopped giving tuition to focus on managing his psychiatric conditions. Disagreeing that Lee's condition should be accorded mitigating weight, Ms Lim said that the disorder was a "nothing more than a psychiatric label to describe a perverse behaviour". JUDGE'S REMARKS Principal District Judge Toh Han Li noted that exhibitionistic disorder was not an impulse control disorder. The disorder did not impair Lee's ability to exercise self control, and Lee was aware his acts - which he did of his own volition - were wrong, noted Judge Toh. The district judge gave no mitigating weight to the mental condition.
Geek Vibes Nation
4 days ago
- Geek Vibes Nation
How Artificial Intelligence Simplifies Math Homework
This accessibility is particularly vital for students in under-resourced schools or rural areas, where one-on-one help may be scarce. AI becomes the bridge, the tutor, the steady guide in an often rocky academic journey. Image by on Freepik Not a Shortcut—A Scaffold Critics say: 'Isn't AI just a fancy way to cheat?' But let's not confuse tools with intent. A hammer can build or destroy. It depends on the hands that wield it. AI doesn't replace learning. It supports it. The platforms are designed to encourage engagement—highlighting wrong steps, offering tips, even nudging students to try alternate methods. One study from the University of Michigan in 2023 found that students who used AI for homework were 40% more likely to solve similar problems independently on later tests compared to those who didn't. That's not just memorization. That's mastery. The Future? Personalized Learning Imagine this: AI not only explains math problems but also learns how you learn. It tracks errors, recognizes patterns in your thinking, and adapts accordingly. You're a visual learner? It draws diagrams. Prefer text? It breaks things down logically. We're on the edge of deep personalization, where homework help becomes a bespoke experience—designed for the individual student, not the mass classroom. And as AI integrates with educational platforms more deeply, we'll likely see even more interactive simulations, voice-based explanations, and gamified problem-solving. One Equation, Many Answers In the end, it's not about solving for x. It's about solving for confidence, access, and peace of mind. Artificial Intelligence won't replace teachers or classrooms, but it has already reshaped what it means to tackle math homework. It whispers, 'You've got this,' in the stillness of a tough doesn't get doesn't judge. It just helps. And for millions of students, that's more than math. That's magic. Caroline is doing her graduation in IT from the University of South California but keens to work as a freelance blogger. She loves to write on the latest information about IoT, technology, and business. She has innovative ideas and shares her experience with her readers.
