A serious controversy has emerged involving a Florida elementary school teacher, Karly Anderson, following her attendance at a large social gathering that prompted significant police intervention. According to reports from FOX 35, Anderson was placed on administrative leave after being identified as a participant in an event held at the residence of Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, formerly the principal of Theodore Roosevelt Elementary School, located near Coco Beach.
The incident, described as a “white lie party” and promoted via Snapchat to approximately 200 attendees – including students from multiple local schools – involved considerable disruption and raised serious concerns. Police accounts detail instances of marijuana use, underage drinking, and physical altercations occurring at the gathering. Disturbingly, one individual was observed possessing a firearm within the property’s confines, while another reportedly experienced symptoms such as vomiting and shaking in the yard.
““What the f— is wrong with them?” Anderson said after a police officer allegedly threatened to put her in handcuffs. “Coco beach has gone f—– mad and nasty.” She further expressed frustration, stating, “You know I’m a teacher, who the f— …. who got put in that car? I was here hanging out at this party, I mean what the f—, what’s wrong with them?”
Following the event, Anderson faced initial felony charges of child abuse, which were subsequently reduced to a misdemeanor charge of disorderly conduct and disorderly intoxication. Despite initially resigning from her position, she later retracted that decision. Body camera footage released by the Florida State Attorney’s Office for the 18th Judicial Circuit captured Anderson confronting an officer during the incident.
“I was here hanging out at this party, I mean what the f—, what’s wrong with them?” Anderson exclaimed.
Local reaction has been swift and critical. Parent Ashley Fernandez expressed her outrage, stating, “I was livid because, honestly, the woman still hasn’t even gone to court. This issue hasn’t been resolved at all and so, she has no place being inside of a school right now.”
Brevard Public Schools Superintendent Mark Rendell issued a formal statement condemning Anderson’s conduct. “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,” he declared. “The teacher’s actions as seen on the footage were completely unacceptable and do not match the charges given and warrant a further investigation.”
The situation remains under ongoing scrutiny, with legal proceedings expected to determine the final outcome.