Upstate NY aide pleads guilty after video shows her mistreating nonverbal autistic student
Samantha Reed
Samantha Reed
Reporter · Syracuse, NY
With a master's degree in Educational Policy from Syracuse University, Samantha has covered education issues for over five years at various local news outlets. Her work often delves into the intricate dynamics of local school districts, advocating for students and educators alike.
More from Samantha →Reporter · Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 1:15 PM · 1 min read
A Schenectady school aide pleaded guilty to endangering the welfare of a child after she was recorded mistreating a nonverbal autistic student, the Times Union reported.The case involving 47-year-old Eva Buchanan is the third this year in which a Schenectady school district employee has faced criminal or professional consequences after being caught on video mistreating a student, according to the Times Union. All three cases involved disabled children.