Teacher registration cancelled after sexual relationship with student

A student’s mental health declined significantly after engaging in a sexual relationship with Whangārei Girls’ High School teacher April Marie Nordstrom. The student experienced panic attacks and emotional distress, compounded by the need to deceive her parents about the relationship. This situation affected her academic focus and strained her family connections. Nordstrom’s conduct with the student and three others has prompted an inquiry by the Teachers’ Disciplinary Tribunal of the Teaching Council.

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