GREENVILLE, S.C. (WSPA) – A former Upstate teacher who is accused of sexually abusing a teenage boy appeared in a Greenville courtroom Monday for a bond hearing.
Nicole Callaham had previously faced charges in Anderson County, and police in Clemson said charges could also be pending in their jurisdiction.
Callaham is facing more than 10 charges in Greenville County. A judge set bond for each charge during her hearing.
“I am going to set a surety bond on each of these in the amount of $10,000, as they did in Anderson, for a total of $120,000 surety,” said Greenville Municipal Court Judge, Matthew Hawley.
Callaham, a former teacher at Homeland Park Primary, was arrested last week in Anderson County for the sexual abuse of a 14-year-old boy, dating back to 2021.
She now faces similar charges in Greenville County, where the alleged victim attended school.
According to the victim’s mother, Callaham was a director at Project Challenge Playhouse, where her son first met Callaham while auditioning for a play.
“A teacher — someone who is supposed to help kids learn and grow — instead she molested me,” said the victim’s advocate.
The victim’s mother said the two grew increasingly close, and she believed that Callaham was acting as a mentor.
“On May 22, 2025, Greenville Police Department received a report from investigators with the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office regarding sexual assault, listing Nicole Callaham as the suspect,” a detective said during court.
Investigators said the alleged abuse lasted for two years. In Greenville County, Callaham faces eight counts of criminal sexual conduct with a minor and four counts of unlawfully placing a child at risk — for allegedly providing the victim with alcohol.
As she entered the courtroom Monday, Callaham smiled at people in attendance, including her family and fiancé.
“Miss Callaham is eight to nine weeks pregnant,” said her attorney, William Epps III.
Epps asked the court to consider her presumed innocence and requested a surety bond, citing her need for prenatal care. He said she poses no danger to the community.
Judge Hawley granted bond with several conditions. Callaham will be placed under house arrest with GPS monitoring. She is barred from contacting the victim and must undergo both a mental and psychological evaluation to determine if she is competent to stand trial.
The judge also established a “red zone,” prohibiting Callaham from coming within a mile of the victim’s residence in Anderson County.
Callaham’s attorney thanked the judge as she turned and smiled at him before being escorted out by police.
One of the detectives working this case said in court at this time, no other victims have come forward. As of now, no trial date has been set.
