Crime & Safety

Former Teacher Charged After Alleged Inappropriate Sexual Contact With Student: Philadelphia Police

In a letter to parents Thursday, school leaders said they learned of the incident January 18 and fired Corbo the same day.

February 11, 2022

A Catholic school teacher is under arrest after Philadelphia police say she had inappropriate sexual contact with a student. Barbara Corbo, 30, is charged with institutional sexual assault.

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According to police, Corbo engaged in inappropriate conduct back in December along Kelly Drive. She was working at Mercy Career and Technical High School in Hunting Park before being fired last month.

In a letter to parents Thursday, school leaders said they learned of the incident January 18 and fired Corbo the same day.

Find out what's happening in Philadelphiafor free with the latest updates from Patch.



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