A Florida administrative law judge has recommended dismissing administrative charges against a teacher who posted about the assassination of Charlie Kirk and shared an image of E. Jean Carroll holding a severed head of President Trump. The teacher, Ms. McMath, argued the posts were symbolic and not celebratory, and the judge found no evidence that they were made during school functions, on school property, or on behalf of the school district.
The state had argued the posts amounted to gross immorality and seriously reduced her effectiveness as an employee. But the judge noted that investigators spoke to about ten students, none of whom had seen the posts, and found no complaints from teachers, administrators, or students. The judge also rejected the idea that the posts reflected violence or deliberation, noting that the state did not argue the image was a legitimate threat.
The judge further found no persuasive evidence that McMath could not teach effectively, pointing out that the school principal wanted her back. While the district had reassigned her to a non-teaching role, the record lacked a clear explanation for that action. The recommendation now goes to the state education commissioner, who will decide whether to adopt it.