Metro-East Teacher Faces Backlash, Resigns After Alleged Charlie Kirk Post

Metro-east teacher faces backlash, resigns after alleged Charlie Kirk post

A Columbia High School teacher in Illinois resigns after backlash from social media post about Charlie Kirk, sparking debate about free speech & harassment.

Illinois teacher resigns after quoting Charlie Kirk on social media

COLUMBIA, Ill. - Columbia Unit School District #4 accepted the resignation of English teacher Mary Adams Thursday night.  Supporters of the Columbia High educator spoke during the district’s regular September board of education meeting, expressing frustration over what led to her departure. Adams’ supporters say she shared a Charlie Kirk quote about his dislike of the word empathy. They say the social media post led to her suspension, online thr…