Lakeside, FL – A Clay County elementary school teacher is under fire after a Facebook post surfaced in which she appeared to celebrate the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, who was shot dead Wednesday during a campus event in Utah.
The teacher, identified in Ridgeview Elementary School’s Facebook comments as Kelly Brock-Sánchez, posted under the name Kelly SteelMagnolia. Following news of Kirk’s death, she wrote, “This may not be the obituary. We were all hoping to wake up to, but this is a close second for me.”
Kirk, 31, founder of the conservative group Turning Point USA, was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University. Police quickly detained a suspect, though investigators have not disclosed a motive.
Brock-Sánchez had recently joined Ridgeview Elementary, supporting 2nd and 3rd grade classrooms. A July 24 post by the school on its official Facebook page introduced her as part of the teaching staff.
The teacher’s remarks triggered a wave of anger from parents and community members online, with many questioning whether her comments violated professional standards for educators.
Clay County District Schools has not yet issued a statement addressing the controversy or confirming whether disciplinary action will be taken.
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Key Points
- Ridgeview Elementary teacher Kelly Brock-Sánchez posted a comment appearing to celebrate Charlie Kirk’s death.
- Kirk, 31, was shot and killed Wednesday while speaking at Utah Valley University.
- Clay County District Schools has not commented on the teacher’s social media activity.
A Florida teacher’s Facebook reaction to a national tragedy is now drawing calls for accountability at her school.