Teacher Fired for Classroom Political Outburst | Annapolis News

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 29, 2026 · 1m

A Florida math teacher, Mary Hazel Washburn, is facing potential permanent loss of her teaching license after allegedly telling students in October that former President Trump “deserves a bullet through the head.” The state’s Department of Education says her comment violated professional standards by introducing political violence into the classroom, making students uncomfortable and failing to maintain a respectful learning environment. Though Washburn admitted the remark during an internal district review and resigned the day after being recommended for firing, state officials now must…