FORT WORTH (WBAP/KLIF)- The Fort Worth ISD board voted to fire teacher Georgia Clark after posting a series of tweets about illegal immigrants to President Donald Trump. Clark, an English teacher at Carter Riverside High School posted several comments on illegal immigration to Trump from a now-deleted twitter account.
One of the tweets said, “Mr. President, Fort Worth Independent School District is loaded with illegal students from Mexico. Carter-Riverside High School has been taken over by them. Drug dealers are on our campus and nothing was done to them.”
Clark can appeal the dismissal to the Texas Education Agency within the next fifteen days. WBAP/KLIF reached out to Clark’s attorney, Brandon Brim for comment, he has not responded at this time.
Fort Worth Superintendent Dr. Kent Scribner reassured parents in a district-wide message that all children are welcome at Fort Worth ISD and should be treated with dignity and respect. He said the district is taking this seriously and student’s safety is their top priority. Read the Full Statement here:
Parents or Guardian,
Good evening. This is Fort Worth ISD Superintendent Kent P. Scribner.
In the past 24 hours, there has been much talk in the news and on the Internet about the use of social media by our staff. Our mission is to prepare ALL students for success in college, career and community leadership. Let me reiterate our commitment that every child in the District is welcome and is to be treated with dignity and respect. As we conclude the school year this Friday, please know we take this promise very seriously and your child’s safety and well-being are always our number-one priority. Thank you.
