Laconia Highschool teacher at center of social media conflict, resigns from position

According to a letter sent to other teaching staff at Laconia Highschool in Rosendale, the teacher that made a post on her social media page saying Charlie Kirk was a “racist, xenophobic, transphobic, Islamophobic, white nationalist mouthpiece,” and stated she hoped Kirk’s children grow up in a world opposite what their father envisioned has resigned from the school district.

The post came shortly after Kirk was assassinated in Utah during a talking engagement.

Her comments were shared amongst the community which brought rage amongst Kirk supporters, that then posted that the teacher should not be in her position teaching students with such a far leaning opinion of a man that was fast becoming a major player on the right side of politics.

The initial response to the incident from school Superintendent Wayne Weber was “She has been spoken to to remind her this is not a topic to be spoken about in the classroom. That being said, a person does not forfeit their first amendment rights on their social media page just because he/she is a teacher.”

Shortly after, this statement was issued by the district, “The Rosendale-Brandon School District has been made aware of a matter involving an employee’s recent social media post. The District is taking action to review the situation and has placed the employee on administrative leave. While the District recognizes individuals have protected speech under the First Amendment, it also has a responsibility to review any matter that may impact the learning environment for our students and staff.”

Here is the full letter sent to staff Wednesday, September 24, 2025.