Unhinged teacher who threatened Trump supporters on Snapchat video resigns after public outrage

CHESHIRE, CT - A special education teacher from Connecticut has resigned following her being seen in an unhinged Snapchat video rant threatening supporters of President-elect Donald Trump with violence, Fox News Digital reports. 

In the video, now-former educator Annie Dunleavy was seen making threats to “handle” supporters of Trump, saying they “will end on a stretcher.” 

“Just because you won doesn’t mean we don’t remember who the fuck you voted for,” Dunleavy said in the clip. “Please don’t test your gangster on me because you will end on a stretcher, gone forever. So serious.

“If you voted for Trump, please delete me, block me, get rid of everything of me or step to me so that I know what’s up and I can handle you how I see fit,” she continued. “Please just come forward, we fucking know.” 

In a statement last Monday, Dr. Jeff Sloan, the Cheshire Public Schools superintendent, said he was made aware of the video last weekend that showed Dunleavy going on her unhinged rant. 

“Unfortunately, it came to my attention over the weekend that someone had taken a video of one of our teachers who shared what she intended to be a private message to her group on Snapchat. She was expressing her personal opinion and not those of the Cheshire Public Schools,” the statement read. 

“That being said, it is immediately clear that it will be impossible to conduct business as usual for our students and staff without temporarily removing the teacher from the building, so we have done so until the outcome of the investigation,” Sloan continued. 

Later in the week, Sloan sent a statement to Fox News Digital saying that Dunleavy resigned after his initial statement. 

“I am writing to inform you that Annie Dunleavy, our teacher who made the social media post I referenced in Monday’s email, has announced her resignation from her employment with the Cheshire Public Schools effective immediately,” Sloan wrote. 

“They were hurtful, deeply concerning, and ultimately undermined the faith that our community has placed in us,” Sloan continued. “As a leader of this school system, I feel terrible for the angst that this has caused our community and I look forward to returning our focus on the great work that our educators perform every day.” 

The Cheshire Police Department said it is aware of the video and is conducting a criminal investigation to determine whether any laws were broken. 

“The Cheshire Police Department is aware of the recent social media post which went viral, which involved an employee of the Town of Cheshire Board of Education,” a statement read. “Upon becoming aware of the nature of the post, an investigation was initiated.” 

Police said there was no further information about the investigation; however, they expected Dunleavy to face no criminal charges. 

Meanwhile, Connecticut State Senator Rob Sampson, a Republican, condemned Dunleavy’s video, saying it was unbecoming of a public school teacher and “deeply troubling behavior.” That was in response to “a number of calls and emails from constituents concerned about this viral video.” 

“Such behavior must not be tolerated in any school system,” Sampson said. “Educators bear the vital responsibility to foster a safe, respectful, and inclusive environment for all students, regardless of their or their parents' beliefs. The remarks in this video raise concerns about this individual’s ability to uphold that standard and protect the well-being of students in her care.” 

“Unfortunately, incidents like this reveal a troubling hypocrisy from the radicalized political left, which frequently accuses those on the right of bigotry and intolerance without evidence,” he added. 

Fox News Digital contacted the Connecticut Educator’s Association, which acknowledged the video and called for a “civil discussion” and the maintenance of a positive school environment. 

“CEA values the right to free speech and respects the diverse opinions of our members. We know that emotions can run high after an electron, and we encourage everyone to engage in respectful conversations as part of our democratic process. Keeping our discussions civil and focused is important in maintaining a positive environment in our schools. We must continue to share our views constructively while prioritizing respect, unity, and our shared commitment to educating and caring for our students,” CEA President Kate Dias said. 

In an exclusive interview on WTNH-8 News, Dunleavy told anchor Dennis House that it was “a moment of high emotion, and I shouldn’t have posted.” She claimed the “message came out wrong” and attempted to spin it by saying her message was directed at people who might see the election results as “permission…to enact violence against women.” 

That, of course, is not the context in which she made her statement. It was clear that she was threatening those who voted for Trump and joined many unhinged leftists making similar videos in the wake of Trump’s resounding Nov. 5 victory. 

In what appeared to be an attempt to gain sympathy, Dunleavy said it was here “life’s dream to be a teacher.” 

“It’s my life’s dream to be a teacher,” she told House. “I consider those kids to be my kids, and they fill that for me, and it’s just so fulfilling, so rewarding, and I really know that what people see right now, I don’t look like that person, but I truly would do anything to help any child and family in need.” 

Now, Dunleavy won’t be able to get anywhere near teaching school children, and most right-thinking people probably think that is a good thing.