Former Goose Creek CISD Counselor Wanted for Improper Student Relationship

Authorities accuse Lorinda Bocardo of inappropriate contact with a student since middle school

Apr. 15, 2026 at 8:49pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a school ID badge or employee badge, lit by a harsh, direct camera flash against a pitch-black background, creating a stark, gritty, investigative aesthetic.The troubling case of an educator accused of an inappropriate relationship with a student raises concerns about the need for stronger safeguards in schools.Houston Today

A former counselor at Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District in Texas is now wanted by authorities after a student claimed to have had an inappropriate relationship with her since middle school. Court records show Lorinda Bocardo has been charged with improper relationship with a student and indecency with a child.

Why it matters

This case raises serious concerns about the abuse of power and trust by an educator, as well as the need for robust policies and oversight to protect students from potential predatory behavior by school staff members.

The details

According to court records, the student said he had a "weird relationship" with Bocardo when he was in middle school, spending half his school day in her office and claiming she told him she loved him. The student said Bocardo then transferred to his high school "to be with him" in 2024, and he recounted multiple incidents of Bocardo kissing and touching him inappropriately. Investigators also found text messages between Bocardo and the student from May to December 2025.

  • The student said he had a "weird relationship" with Bocardo when he was in middle school.
  • Bocardo then transferred to the student's high school "to be with him" in 2024.
  • Investigators found text messages between Bocardo and the student from May to December 2025.

The players

Lorinda Bocardo

A 43-year-old former counselor at Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District who has been charged with improper relationship with a student and indecency with a child.

Goose Creek Consolidated Independent School District (GCCISD)

The school district where Bocardo was employed as a counselor and where the alleged inappropriate relationship with a student took place.

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What’s next

FOX 26 has reached out to Goose Creek CISD for comment on the case.

The takeaway

This case highlights the critical need for school districts to have robust policies and oversight measures in place to protect students from potential abuse of power by educators. It also underscores the importance of swift action and transparency when such allegations arise.