Former South High Teacher Christina Formella Faces 52 New Charges, Teaching License Revoked

Downers Grove, IL Christina Formella, a former teacher at South High, is now facing 52 new charges, including allegations of grooming and aggravated criminal sexual abuse and assault of a minor. This development follows her indictment in May and a recent court hearing. Sources indicate that Ms. Formella’s teaching license has been permanently revoked by the Illinois State Board of Education. She formally resigned from her position at Downers Grove South High School yesterday, a move described as a voluntary surrender of her teaching license. The district administration plans to formally accept her resignation at a business meeting on July 28, 2025. Allegations against Formella include engaging in intercourse with a minor over 45 times, with five of these instances reportedly occurring at her shared residence. Her husband was observed accompanying her to court despite the prior indictment. The Downers Grove Police Department is cooperating fully with the ongoing investigation, and the community is encouraged to report any complaints against staff members without time limits.