(Seguin) — Seguin ISD says it is reviewing social media comments from a district employee after Gov. Greg Abbott called them “inappropriate” and said they “have no place in our schools.”
“Seguin ISD is aware of an employee’s social media comments regarding recent events. These comments were inappropriate and do not reflect the values and beliefs of our school district,” said Emily Allen, the district’s executive director of communications.
Allen said the district is handling the matter in line with personnel policies and recent guidance from Texas Education Commissioner Mike Morath.
“As with all personnel matters, Seguin ISD will address this situation consistent with district policy. No further information will be provided at this time,” said Allen.
On Wednesday, Abbott reshared a screenshot of Facebook comments that appeared to show a user named Tammy Bennett, identified online as a Seguin ISD teacher, writing “Karma found him” in reference to the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Abbott added his own remark: “Assassination is not Karma. It’s murder. Teachers who are this detached from civility in our society have no place in our schools. This is added to the investigation by the Texas Education Agency. THAT, is Karma.”
Seguin ISD said it has reported the comments to the Texas Education Agency (TEA) for review. Morath recently told superintendents that posts mocking or celebrating Kirk’s assassination could be investigated as violations of the Educators’ Code of Ethics. As of Thursday, TEA reported receiving more than 280 complaints statewide.
Kirk, co-founder of Turning Point USA, was shot and killed Sept. 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University. His death has sparked heated national debate, with some educators and students facing discipline or dismissal over online reactions.