A Florida elementary school teacher has been placed on administrative leave following her alleged involvement in a house party where underage drinking, drug use, and violence were reported. KARLY ANDERSON, a teacher at Saturn Elementary School, attended the party hosted by ELIZABETH HILL-BRODIGAN, the former principal of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, in Cocoa Beach in January, according to FOX 35.
The party, advertised as a “white lie” event on Snapchat, drew approximately 200 attendees, including students from multiple local schools. Police reports indicate that marijuana use, underage drinking, and physical altercations occurred during the event. One minor was reportedly seen with a firearm, and another was found vomiting and shaking in the yard.
MATT SUSIN, a Brevard County Public School Board Member, described Anderson’s actions as “deplorable and disgusting” during a press briefing on Tuesday. Anderson, who previously taught at Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, was reassigned to Saturn Elementary following the incident.
Initially charged with felony child abuse, Anderson’s charges were later reduced to misdemeanor disorderly conduct and disorderly intoxication. Despite the reduced charges, she resigned from her position but later rescinded her resignation, allowing her to continue teaching.
Body camera footage released by the Florida State Attorney’s Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit captured Anderson yelling at a police officer. “What the f— is wrong with them?” she exclaimed after an officer allegedly threatened to handcuff her. “Cocoa Beach has gone f—– mad and nasty.” She also identified herself as a teacher, questioning why she was being detained.
Parents of Saturn Elementary students expressed outrage over Anderson’s continued employment. ASHLEY FERNANDEZ, a parent, told FOX 35, “I was livid because, honestly, the woman still hasn’t even gone to court. This issue hasn’t been resolved at all, and she has no place being inside of a school right now.”
MARK RENDELL, Superintendent of Brevard Public Schools, issued a statement condemning Anderson’s behavior. “All employees are held to the highest standard of professional behavior, and BPS will continue to follow all policies and procedures to ensure a fair and thorough review of this new information. The teacher’s actions as seen on the footage were completely unacceptable and do not match the charges given and warrant a further investigation,” he said.
Fox News Digital reached out to Anderson and Hill-Brodigan for comment but has not received a response.
[Source: FOX 35](https://www.fox35orlando.com)
[Source: Florida State Attorney’s Office](https://www.sao18.com)