A former teachers aide at a school for children with disabilities faces a slew of charges after he is accused of sexual activity involving two teenagers.

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A former teacher’s aide at a school for children with disabilities faces a slew of charges after he is accused of sexual activity involving two teenagers.

The Metro Nashville Police Department (MNPD) said an investigation by Youth Services detectives led to the arrest of 33-year-old Justin Henderson.

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Justin Henderson (Courtesy: Metro Nashville Police Department)

Authorities reported Henderson was formerly a teachers aide at Genesis Academy, which is a private school in South Nashville for youth with learning disabilities.

In June, two 16-year-old students told a school employee that Henderson had “engaged in video calls with them depicting sexual activity,” police said.


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During an interview with detectives, Henderson allegedly admitted to his involvement with the victims.

He was charged with four counts of inducing sexual activity by a minor and three counts of displaying sex acts to a minor.

Records show Henderson is being held in Metro Jail on a $150,000 bond.

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