Maryland teacher faces calls for resignation over controversial Charlie Kirk meme

14 Sep 2025 By foxnews

A Maryland county executive called for the resignation of a middle school teacher who allegedly posted a joke online about the shooting of Charlie Kirk.

According to local news outlet WBOC, a teacher based in Delmarva, Maryland, faced backlash on social media for his reaction to the conservative activist's assassination on Wednesday.

"As with much of the country, numerous Delmarva neighbors took to social media to add their perspective on Kirk's death. In at least three cases, online posts from local teachers drew the outrage of their communities," the outlet reported.

In one case, the unidentified teacher, an employee at Salisbury Middle School, reportedly shared a meme depicting President Donald Trump telling Kirk, "This [Jeffrey] Epstein thing won't die, gonna need you to take one for the team."

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Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano told Fox News Digital that she was disturbed by the reactions to the death of Kirk on social media.

"The tragic and senseless death of Charlie Kirk has shaken so many across our nation, and like many of you, I have been deeply disturbed to see some of the horrific and inappropriate posts circulating on social media in response to this loss. Regardless of political views, celebrating or mocking the death of any individual is cruel, unacceptable and has no place in our community," the official explained.

Giordano said to Fox News Digital that she is aware of the concerns regarding the post allegedly made by the staff member.

"I am aware of the concerns regarding a post allegedly made by a staff member at Salisbury Middle School. While personnel matters fall under the responsibility of the Board of Education and the superintendent, I share in the concern and outrage that someone entrusted with the care and education of our children would engage in such behavior. Our children deserve to be taught and mentored by adults who model respect, compassion and responsibility."

According to WBOC, Giordano on Wednesday "called for the resignation of a Wicomico County teacher after she says he 'expressed support for political violence.'"

According to The Baltimore Sun, Giordano wrote on Facebook, "Tomorrow morning, I will be sending a formal letter to both the Wicomico County Board of Education and the Superintendent demanding the resignation of an individual within our school system who has openly promoted political violence."

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Wicomico County Public Schools told Fox News Digital on Thursday that they were made aware of the social media post by a Salisbury Middle School teacher on Wednesday evening.

"The posting of a meme and comments in relation to a very serious incident has been an unexpected, unnecessary and unwelcome disruption to school and school system operations. The social media post does not reflect the values of Wicomico County Public Schools and the Wicomico County Board of Education, and is not what we expect of our employees," the spokesperson said to Fox News Digital.

Wicomico County Public School officials are currently reviewing the teacher's actions that caused online controversy.

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"We truly appreciate those who have taken time to share their concerns and assure everyone that this personnel matter is being immediately addressed. Wicomico County Public Schools staff are reviewing the situation carefully and will take appropriate action in accordance with our policies and commitment to maintaining a safe and respectful learning environment for our students. We thank those who have contacted us out of concern for our students and their education," the spokesperson added.

"As a community, we must be better than this. Political disagreements should never cross into the realm of dehumanization or the glorification of violence. I call on everyone in Wicomico County to set a higher standard - one of civility, decency, and respect for all human life."

Wicomico County Public School officials are not able to comment on personnel matters.