Loganville Christian Academy Coach Charged with Sexual Exploitation of Minor (Loganville, Georgia)

Loganville Christian Academy has placed a teacher and softball coach on administrative leave after she was arrested and charged with sexual exploitation of a minor. Katie McDevitt, 28, was booked into jail last Thursday, according to the Walton County Sheriff’s Office. The school had already initiated administrative leave for McDevitt weeks prior upon learning of an ongoing investigation into her conduct.

McDevitt’s arrest was reported by Monroe Local, which cited jail records showing she was booked on October 15. The Walton County Sheriff’s Office charged her with sexual exploitation of a minor, though no further details about the allegations have been released. The local outlet identified McDevitt as a teacher at a metro Atlanta Christian academy accused of grooming a 15-year-old who played on her travel softball team.

The school’s statement, as reported by Monroe Local, indicated the investigation focused on inappropriate communication with a minor who was not a student at the school. Officials acted swiftly once notified, placing McDevitt on administrative leave in late September, weeks before her arrest. The school did not provide specifics about the nature of the alleged communication or how it came to their attention.

An arrest or charge does not equate to a conviction, and no public information has been released regarding McDevitt’s custody status, bond, legal representation, or court date. This case follows other recent incidents involving coaches at Christian schools in the region.

Earlier this year, a former Lanier Christian Academy teacher and football coach, Joel Ernest Lulinski, was charged with 27 felony counts after authorities alleged he used a device to record underneath or through students’ clothing. All alleged victims were female students under 16 at the time. The case began on April 2, 2026, when one of the victims reported her suspicions to school officials. Lulinski was taken into custody on April 16 and held on a $175,500 bond.

Separately, the U.S. Department of Justice announced that a federal grand jury indicted former Barrington Christian Academy teacher and athletics coach Sean Cassidy on a five-count indictment that included coercion and enticement of a minor and sexual exploitation charges. The indictment was filed by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Rhode Island.

These cases highlight the importance of accountability and the need for clear policies to protect minors in educational and ministry settings. The protection of the vulnerable is a moral imperative, and the church has a responsibility to ensure the safety and well-being of all individuals under its care. Micah 6:8 calls for justice, mercy, and humility in service to others, reminding us of the standards we should uphold in our communities.

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