Posted on 08/21/2025 9:01:46 AM PDT by Red Badger
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My DIL and granddaughter were at a Gainesville (Alachua County) McDonalds the morning after Trump’s first victory. They were smiling and laughing about something totally unrelated to politics when they were suddenly accosted by a red diaper baby female. The woman was upset my family had the gall to be happy on such a sad day.
When my daughter was in about 5th grade she was very outspoken about the global warming scam. I can’t recall if the teacher meeting was just about that or if it was just in general. (Her mom and I were often at the school helping out.) But he said he was worried that our daughter might get picked on by the other kids (overwhelmingly liberal area). I told him that I wouldn’t worry about it, she can take care of herself.
For the science poster she did a thing showing the arguments against global warming. That same teacher gave her an “A”. I have no idea what is politics were. But, he did allow my wife and another gal to teach the kids basic math facts (with flash cards on adding, subtracting, multiplication and division). That was against the rules set by the school board, but the principal and many of the teachers thought those rules were stupid.
If a 6-year old boy is old enough to wear a dress he is surely old enough to be called a dictator.
Alachua County Teacher Placed on Leave After Bullying Allegations
23 August 2025
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Gainesville High School history teacher Lauren Watts has been placed on administrative leave while both district and state officials investigate serious allegations of student bullying.
A parent, Dr. Crystal Marull, reported that in May 2023, her son—active in ROTC and known for his conservative views—was labeled by classmates as a “Naziphile” due to his interest in World War II history. According to her account, Watts then had the student nominated for a mock superlative, “Most Likely to Become a Dictator,” and tried to compel him to accept the award—actions Dr. Marull says caused emotional harm to her son.
In response, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier urged the school district to dismiss Watts and press for revocation of her teaching license if the claims are validated.
Shortly thereafter, Florida Education Commissioner Anastasios (Stasi) Kamoutsas filed a formal administrative complaint seeking sanctions against Watts’s certification. The complaint lists multiple possible penalties, ranging from reprimand to permanent disqualification from teaching in the state.
Alachua County Public Schools confirmed that Watts remains on leave and emphasized that details of the case are protected under Florida confidentiality statutes.
These events unfold amidst broader controversy involving the school board’s leadership. Just weeks earlier, School Board Chair Sarah Rockwell faced a public relations crisis after making a social media post about the death of wrestling icon Hulk Hogan, remarking that his passing meant “one less MAGA.” Though the post was quickly deleted, it drew significant backlash and heightened scrutiny of board conduct.
The two matters have intensified community dialogue around accountability, ethics, and the district’s educational environment. No timetable has been announced for resolution of the investigation into Watts’s conduct.
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