A Connecticut teacher who is said to be in charge of special education at a public elementary school has been placed on leave after a video surfaced of her threatening people who voted for President-elect Donald Trump.
in videoshe said, “People of color, poor people, gay people, and all the people I care about will not be safe in America. You will not be safe either. Just because you are safe, we will not be safe.” It does not necessarily mean that it is safe.” I don't remember who you voted for, you're not clear. ”
“You can't take the video back…and you can't go into that school. …I'm literally shaking, you can't go into that school and hand your child over to that person.”
She added, “Don't try me as a gangster, because you'll die on a stretcher. Go away. Forever. Very serious. Don't let anyone talk to me unless you want to swing. Please, if you want to fight, text me, call me, whatever, just keep everyone else out of my face. ”
The clip ends with her saying, “If you voted for Trump, literally delete me, block me, take everything away from me. Or walk up to me. If I know what's going on, I'll be able to deal with you the way I want.''Okay, come forward, we know, or I'll deal with you the way I want.'' Please tell me. ”
Cheshire Public Schools Superintendent Jeff Solan said he was made aware of the Snapchat video over the weekend and that the teacher, who the district has not identified, was placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the investigation. WFSB-TV reported.
Solan told the department that the district received numerous calls, most from people outside the Cheshire community, and was unable to conduct business as usual with teachers on campus.
WFSB said the police presence had been set up out of an abundance of caution, adding that Cheshire Police said it had launched its own investigation.
WTIC-TV reported It was learned that the teacher was assigned to special education at Chapman Elementary School in Cheshire.
Solan told WFSB that the teacher intended the video as a private message to her Snapchat group, expressing her personal opinions and not those of Cheshire Public Schools.
WFSB further added that Kate Diaz, president of the Connecticut Education Association, issued a statement regarding the teacher's video regarding respect for free speech.
CEA respects the right to free speech and respects the diverse opinions of our members. We know that emotions can run high after an election and encourage everyone to have respectful conversations as part of the democratic process. To maintain a positive environment at school, it's important to keep discussions civil and focused. We must continue to share constructive feedback while prioritizing respect, unity, and a shared commitment to the education and care of our students.
According to WTIC, Cheshire City Council met on Tuesday night and some parents said they were not happy with what was portrayed in the video.
Amy Bourdon, a Cheshire mother whose special needs son attends a school in the district, said she watched “Woman in Crisis” and replayed it several times, WTIC reported. “When I saw him, he got up from the table and went to his house,” he said. I locked the front door. ”
Bourdon, a Republican, added, according to WTIC: “We are being targeted. There is an attempt on our lives by individuals from the town of Cheshire who are cashing in their paychecks every week.”
Laurie Burns told WTIC. “I’m tired of being a Trump supporter and whispering.”
Burns, who has lived in Cheshire all of her life, added to WTIC that her grandson is moving from England to enroll in the Cheshire School District, which is scaring her right now.
“I can't unsee the video… and I can't walk into that school. … I'm literally shaking, I can't walk into that school and hand my child to that person,” Burns said. said WTIC.
You can watch the video report of the news station here About the controversy.
Hits are coming one after another
As Blaze News reported this week, the day after the election, a Southern California high school teacher assaulted a student wearing a Trump hat in his classroom.
Blaze News also reported this week that a teacher at another public high school in Southern California was placed on administrative leave after using a profane tirade against Mr. Trump during an Advanced Placement world history class the day after the election. .
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