Perpetrators
When two teachers at the same private school are charged with sexually abusing the same student, we are no longer talking about a “bad apple.” We are talking about a system that failed—repeatedly, dangerously, and without excuse.
This is exactly what has unfolded at Johnson Ferry Christian Academy in Marietta, Georgia, where two former teachers—Sarah Anne Fralish, 42, and Eli Christopher Bowers, 35—have been arrested and charged with sexual misconduct involving a student they both had access to.
And while the headlines focus on the shocking nature of the charges, the most haunting line comes directly from the survivor:
“My school did not protect me.”
That statement should rattle every parent, every educator, and every advocate to their core. Because this isn’t just a failure of individual morality—it’s a complete institutional breakdown.
The Allegations: Two Teachers, One Survivor, and an Alarming Pattern
According to law enforcement, both Fralish and Bowers were arrested for sexually abusing the same student in separate incidents. Fralish, a middle school teacher, allegedly initiated an inappropriate relationship with the student through social media and in-person meetings. Just months later, Bowers, a high school teacher, was also accused of engaging in sexual acts with the same student.
This wasn’t a coincidence. This was a preventable tragedy.
How is it possible that two educators in the same institution had access to the same child in such a predatory way—and no one at the school intervened?
- Where was the oversight?
- Where were the safeguards?
- Where were the mandatory reporting protocols that are supposed to protect students from harm?
Johnson Ferry Christian Academy Responsibility
Schools are legally and ethically obligated to protect children in their care. That includes vetting staff, providing training on abuse prevention, monitoring student-teacher interactions, and acting swiftly when warning signs emerge.
The fact that two staff members from the same school were able to allegedly groom and sexually abuse the same student points to a massive institutional failure.
We have to ask:
- Were there prior complaints about these teachers?
- Did administrators ignore red flags?
- Were boundaries between students and teachers routinely crossed without consequence?
In our work with survivors across the country, we know that when one victim comes forward, there are often others who have not yet found the courage or safety to do so. This case demands a full investigation—not just of the individuals charged, but of the school’s policies, culture, and potential cover-ups.
The Likelihood of More Victims at Johnson Ferry Christian Academy
Grooming rarely happens in a vacuum. Abusers often repeat patterns, and they thrive in environments where accountability is weak or nonexistent. When two educators from the same school are accused of abuse, it strongly suggests a broader cultural problem within the institution—one that may have allowed other children to be harmed.
To any former or current student, parent, or staff member of Johnson Ferry Christian Academy: If something happened to you or someone you know, now is the time to speak out.
You are not alone. And you do not have to navigate this trauma by yourself.
Why Civil Lawsuits Matter in Cases Like This
Criminal charges punish the offender—but civil lawsuits hold the institution accountable.
At Andreozzi + Foote, we represent survivors in trauma-informed, survivor-centered civil litigation. We dig deep to uncover institutional failures, expose negligence, and force change to prevent future abuse. We have helped hundreds of survivors across the country find justice—not just for themselves, but to ensure no other child suffers the same fate.
A civil lawsuit can:
- Reveal how the school failed to protect students
- Compel the school to change harmful practices
- Secure compensation for therapy, recovery, and long-term support
- Give survivors a powerful voice in demanding accountability
Contact Us – You Deserve Justice and Healing
If you or someone you love was abused at Johnson Ferry Christian Academy—or any school where abuse was ignored or covered up—our experienced, trauma-informed attorneys are here to help.
1-(866) 311-8640
