School teachers in multiple states are facing scrutiny after posting celebratory and mocking comments online following the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk at a Utah rally earlier this week, as reported by The New York Post.
One widely circulated video showed Samantha Marengo, a special education teacher at King Elementary School in Framingham, Massachusetts, smiling while singing “God Bless America” in front of a breaking news report on Kirk’s death.
The video was later deleted but preserved by Libs of TikTok, which captioned the post: “THIS person teaches YOUR children.”
Amanda Dodson, a teacher at the School District of Lancaster (@SDoLancaster) in PA, made a post online accusing Charlie Kirk of “inciting hate” and demanding that he receive no empathy.
THIS person teaches your children.
Any comment @SDoLancaster? pic.twitter.com/uHk4ZG80hQ
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 11, 2025
In Naples, New York, another public school teacher allegedly referred to Kirk as an “aspiring Goebbels,” writing on Facebook, “Good riddance to bad garbage.” Neither teacher responded to media inquiries on Thursday.
This Could Be the Most Important Video Gun Owners Watch All Year
Authorities confirmed Kirk was killed by a single gunshot wound to the neck. The shooter fled the scene but was captured after a multi-state manhunt. The FBI initially released surveillance photos identifying the suspect as a college-aged male.
Kristen Eve, a teacher with the Department of Defense Education Activity at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, also drew attention after allegedly writing:
“He was a garbage human. I won’t mourn him for one second.” She reportedly added that “things are going to have to get ugly, get messy, maybe even get violent” to change the country.
FIRE KRISTEN WABUKE ALSO KNOWN AS KRISTEN EVE – SHE’S A SICK DEPRAVED DEMON https://t.co/w7vgTwdlNf
— KittyAZ (@KittyAZ82123) September 11, 2025
By Thursday, some school districts began addressing the growing outrage. Greenville County Schools in South Carolina confirmed that Wynne Boliek, a social studies teacher at Southside High School, was fired after posting on Instagram:
“America became better today. There I said it.” The district stated, “We have concluded our investigation of the matter and confirmed the inappropriate message was written by Mr. Boliek. He is no longer employed with Greenville County Schools.”
BREAKING: Wynne Boliek, teacher at @gcschools, has been placed on administrative leave following posts celebrating Charlie’s m*rder https://t.co/m5ljBLYfbm pic.twitter.com/ggxDLyVPwO
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) September 11, 2025
In Iowa, Oskaloosa High School announced it was “taking steps consistent with district policy” after art teacher Matthew Kargol allegedly wrote “1 Nazi down” on Facebook.
If you have a child being taught by someone like Matthew Kargol at Oskaloosa High School, demand he be fired. If that isn’t happening, REMOVE YOUR CHILD from that school! https://t.co/EdeL7fyvHg
— Judy CONSERVATIVE (@jstines3) September 11, 2025
Joshua Baker, a biology teacher in Pasadena, Texas, was reported to have posted: “1 down. Now get the rest of these fools.” The district condemned the post as “inappropriate and insensitive” but did not specify whether disciplinary measures would be taken.
Dobie high school biology teacher
Josh Baker
You’re a vile piece of shit. https://t.co/xb5VgdB7sy
— Tesla Bus Driver (@TeslaBusDriver) September 11, 2025
Other teachers also posted inflammatory comments, including Jennifer Courtmanche of Robert E. Lee High School in Baytown, Texas, who allegedly shared a smirking bitmoji alongside remarks questioning whether Kirk’s death was the result of his own actions.
In Cleveland, Ohio, an intervention specialist at Canterbury Elementary was accused of posting that she hoped Kirk “never finds rest and always suffer in eternity.”
A teacher at St. Josaphat Catholic School in Chicago also reportedly mocked Kirk’s death, writing that he was a “victim of his own philosophy” before adding a “thoughts and prayers” comment in reference to the Christian activist’s assassination.
Florida state officials issued warnings that any teacher engaging in “vile, sanctionable” behavior related to Kirk’s death could face serious consequences.
As the controversy continues, many of the teachers deleted their posts and, in some cases, shut down their accounts altogether.
The opinions expressed by contributors and/or content partners are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of LifeZette. Contact us for guidelines on submitting your own commentary.
Read the full article here
