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Join me on Steph’s Case Files: Truth Be Told as we investigate one of Tennessee’s most troubling accountability failures—The Joesph Dalton Case.
Dalton, a former floating PE teacher, worked across multiple Blount County schools for nearly two decades. Despite numerous concerns dating back to 2005, he remained in the classroom until a parent’s report in 2023 led to a formal investigation.
In 2024, Dalton pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor charges and received a sentence of six months probation under judicial diversion—no incarceration, no placement on the sex offender registry, and eligibility for expungement.
This episode explores:
This isn’t just a case—it’s a wake-up call for educators, parents, and lawmakers alike.
Join me on Steph’s Case Files: Truth Be Told as we investigate one of Tennessee’s most troubling accountability failures—The Joesph Dalton Case.
Dalton, a former floating PE teacher, worked across multiple Blount County schools for nearly two decades. Despite numerous concerns dating back to 2005, he remained in the classroom until a parent’s report in 2023 led to a formal investigation.
In 2024, Dalton pleaded guilty to five misdemeanor charges and received a sentence of six months probation under judicial diversion—no incarceration, no placement on the sex offender registry, and eligibility for expungement.
This episode explores:
This isn’t just a case—it’s a wake-up call for educators, parents, and lawmakers alike.