Former Teacher Charged with Sexually Assaulting Students

Attorney plans lawsuit against school district over alleged abuse

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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An attorney is seeking justice for students who police say were sexually assaulted by their former teacher, Sean Dicer, at a Pennsylvania school district. The attorney plans to file a lawsuit against the Highlands School District, where Dicer worked, alleging the district was aware of his behavior. Dicer has been charged with assaulting at least four students, but the attorney believes there are likely more victims.

Why it matters

These types of cases involving a teacher abusing their position of trust can have lifelong impacts on the victims. The lawsuit aims to hold the school district accountable for allegedly failing to protect students from the teacher's predatory behavior.

The details

Court documents allege that Dicer, a 53-year-old former teacher, sexually assaulted two middle school students multiple times at his home and paid them to keep quiet. Investigators also said another victim claimed Dicer asked to take inappropriate photos of him and a classmate when they were in fifth grade, also paying them in classroom currency. The attorney, Sean Logue, said his law firm has received calls from potential additional victims and believes there is a "long history" and "continuing behavior" by Dicer.

  • Dicer resigned as a teacher in 2022.
  • Dicer's next court appearance is scheduled for next week.

The players

Sean Dicer

A 53-year-old former teacher at Highlands School District who has been charged with sexually assaulting at least four students.

Sean Logue

An attorney who is representing alleged victims and plans to file a lawsuit against the Highlands School District.

Highlands School District

The school district where Dicer worked as a teacher and is accused of failing to protect students from his alleged predatory behavior.

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What they’re saying

“These cases are horrible because the perpetrator is somebody who is in a position of trust. And so when that kind of person hurts you, there are lifelong impacts.”

— Sean Logue, Attorney

“You cannot consent to a sexual act if you are 12, 13 or 14; that just doesn't happen. You are a victim, and you deserve to be heard. You need to come forward, and we need to help you recover. And also by doing this, it will stop perpetrations in the future.”

— Sean Logue, Attorney

What’s next

The judge will decide next week whether to allow Dicer out on bail as the criminal case proceeds.

The takeaway

This case highlights the devastating impact that teacher sexual abuse can have on students, and the importance of school districts being held accountable for failing to protect vulnerable children in their care.