St. Helens School District Faces Leadership Changes Amid Abuse Scandal
St. Helens High School Principal Dr. Katy Wagner has been indicted on two counts of criminal mistreatment and four counts of official misconduct related to a sex abuse scandal involving teachers at the school. The charges allege Wagner failed to report and address abuse by teachers Eric Stearns and Mark Collins, who were arrested earlier. Wagner is accused of neglecting mandatory child abuse reporting laws, with charges including Class C felonies and misdemeanors. She is currently on administrative leave, and a warrant has been issued for her arrest.