A former counselor at Goose Creek CISD is facing felony charges following allegations of an inappropriate relationship with a student.
Lorinda Bocardo, 43, previously worked at Goose Creek Memorial High School. The district confirmed she is no longer employed, with a separation date of January 5, 2026. She has been charged with improper relationship with a student and indecency with a child. As of the latest reporting from KPRC, she was not in custody.
Court records allege Bocardo engaged in a relationship with a 15-year-old male student. The student told investigators he first met Bocardo while attending middle school, where she worked at the time. He described her as friendly and said she would give him snacks and small items while he worked in her office.
According to court documents referenced in the report, the nature of the interactions changed over time. The student alleged Bocardo made repeated personal comments toward him, including calling him “handsome” and telling him she loved him. After the student enrolled at Goose Creek Memorial High School in 2024, he said he encountered her again on campus. Records indicate she told him she had transferred to the school “to be with him.”
Investigators allege Bocardo later asked the student if he would be interested in dating an older person, and eventually her specifically. Court filings state that physical contact began in her office during the school day, including an initial incident where she allegedly kissed him. The student told investigators the encounters became more frequent over time.
Records also indicate the two communicated outside of school hours. According to court documents, some messages included emotionally suggestive language, including the use of “143,” a numeric code commonly interpreted as “I love you.”
Concerns about the situation first surfaced in December 2025. According to the report, a Goose Creek Memorial assistant principal flagged unusual comments made by the student to another staff member. The student’s mother later contacted the school, prompting an internal review and a law enforcement investigation.
The student told investigators he did not initiate the relationship and described it as inappropriate. He also reported that his mental health declined during the period in question and that his academic performance was affected.
Under Texas law, an improper relationship between an educator and a student is a felony offense, regardless of whether the student is above the age of consent, due to the authority held by school employees over students. The charge is classified as a second-degree felony.
The Texas Education Agency currently lists Bocardo’s certification as under investigation. The agency has the authority to investigate educator misconduct and can pursue sanctions, including suspension or revocation of a teaching certificate.
The case remains under investigation, and no additional details regarding court proceedings have been released.
