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It has been a deeply troubling week for Colorado schools. two school employees from separate districts have been arrested on serious charges of sexual assault involving children. The cases, though unrelated, highlight a disturbing trend that has sparked urgent concern from parents, educators, and community leaders about student safety and the screening practices within schools.
On May 13, 2025, James Michael Chevrier, a 38-year-old school psychologist working at Green Mountain High School in Lakewood, was arrested following a Safe2Tell tip that accused him of sexually assaulting a teenage girl on school grounds. At the time of his arrest, Chevrier was also working at Bear Creek High School and had previously been employed at Evergreen High and in the Cherry Creek School District. His charges include sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust, as well as multiple drug-related offenses and solicitation of child prostitution. He is currently held at the Jefferson County Jail and is expected to appear in court on May 20.
Just one day prior, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office arrested 49-year-old David Feil, a teacher at Roxborough Intermediate School in Littleton, on two counts of sexual assault on a child by a person in a position of trust. Two of my three sons went to this school years back. Roxborough used to be a safe and sleepy community. What is going on?
Investigators say Feil engaged in inappropriate conduct through Snapchat, allegedly while partially undressed, and had physically inappropriate contact with multiple sixth-grade students. Sixth grade!
Apparently a previous directive from the 2021–2022 school year had already instructed Feil to avoid social media contact with students. Read that again.
Who is protecting the kids?
With both cases reportedly triggered by anonymous Safe2Tell tips, the incidents underscore the crucial role of student reporting tools—but also the urgent need for systemic reforms in hiring, monitoring, and responding to staff behavior.
How were these individuals allowed continued access to students? And what safeguards are truly in place to prevent predators from infiltrating classrooms?
Consider:
- Strasburg (December 2022): Clifford Smith, a 66-year-old teacher at Strasburg High School, was arrested for sexually assaulting a 15-year-old exchange student. (CBS News)
- Douglas County (June 2024): James Thomure, a 55-year-old teacher at Douglas County High School, was arrested for sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. (KKTV)
- Fort Collins (July 2024): Evan King, a 50-year-old teacher and assistant track coach at Lincoln Middle School, was arrested for inappropriately touching students. (9 News)
- Pueblo County (August 2024): Russell Davis, a former teacher in District 70, was sentenced to 20 years of probation after pleading guilty to sexual assault on a child by one in a position of trust. KRDO
- Montrose (January 2025): Lisa Thyre, a teacher at Colorado West Christian School, was arrested for engaging in inappropriate communications with a student, including unlawful electronic sexual communications. Denver 7 Colorado News (KMGH)
- Lakewood (February 2025): Kay Ewer, a 28-year-old paraprofessional at Brady Exploration School, was sentenced to four years in prison for sexually assaulting a 16-year-old special needs student. She also introduced him to fentanyl and urged him to bring a gun to school to shoot a colleague. (NY Post)
And that's just some of the assaults.
Colorado is a sanctuary for more than migrants.
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