MASSACHUSETTS
Fox Boston

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Ashley Troutman

MEDFORD, Mass. (MyFoxBoston.com) — A Medford high school career counselor is on leave after allegedly having an inappropriate relationship with a student.

Jenna Tarabelsi is on paid leave from her position as career counselor at Medford Vocational Technical High School after students complained about her, saying she allegedly had a relationship with at least one student.

“They had a relationship with this guidance counselor, they trusted her, to know that she’s doing this is despicable,” one parent said.

One of the incidents allegedly happened right in the school parking lot.

“Parents need to know that when allegations are made we take them seriously and we follow them up with appropriate protocols,” the Medford superintendent said.

But parents say they should’ve been told, one saying, “To know they’re keeping this kind of information from us is very troublesome and it’s very alarming to…