GREENVILLE, SC – An Upstate teacher faces serious allegations of maintaining an inappropriate relationship with a student, now leading to multiple charges. Nicole Callaham, formerly employed in Anderson County, is accused of engaging in a relationship with a student from Greenville County, which allegedly began when the boy was only 14.
Investigators claim the relationship started in 2021, with Callaham allegedly grooming the young student. Authorities say she continued the involvement over two years, reportedly signing the student out of school and supervising him during extracurricular activities.
In a recent court appearance, a detective read a poignant letter from the victim’s mother, expressing her distress over the situation. She described how Callaham manipulated her son and the family, emphasizing the emotional turmoil they endured.
The Anderson County Sheriff’s Office stated that the relationship allegedly led to a prolonged pattern of abuse. Now 18, the victim attended the court proceedings, speaking afterward about the need for greater awareness of such issues, stressing that these incidents occur more frequently than acknowledged.
Callaham’s attorney noted that she is cooperating with the investigation and anticipates the opportunity to defend her actions in court. The lawyer also revealed that Callaham is pregnant and has no prior criminal record. Her bond was set at $40,000.
The charges against Callaham are being handled by both Anderson County and the City of Greenville. Clemson police are also conducting a separate investigation into the matter.
Efforts to reach out to Anderson County School District Five regarding Callaham’s arrest yielded a statement confirming her previous employment, yet offering no further comment.