Another Niagara County Teacher Makes Vile Social Media Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting

The Lewiston-Porter School District is conducting an internal review after a staff member made social media posts the district described as “concerning.”

On Monday morning, Superintendent Paul J. Casseri issued a letter to the community acknowledging the issue and pledging action.

“Please be assured that we take these concerns seriously and are committed to addressing the matter promptly and thoroughly, in accordance with District policies,” Casseri wrote. He emphasized that Lewiston-Porter’s foundation rests on “the core values of kindness, respect, integrity, empathy, and compassion. These principles guide our decisions, shape our school culture, and represent the standard we strive to model for our students each day.”

Casseri said the matter will not be publicly discussed further because it involves personnel, but stressed that the district is committed to making sure it is addressed in the appropriate way. No details have been released by the district about either the content of the posts or the identity of the staff member involved.

In a separate letter to employees, Casseri underscored the importance of responsible online behavior.

“As public school employees, we are not only educators, but also public figures. We work for the taxpayers of the Lewiston-Porter community, and our actions, both in and out of school, reflect on the district,” he stated. While noting that employees have the right to free speech and personal opinions, Casseri cautioned that those rights must be balanced against professional obligations. “Just as the Supreme Court once rule in Schenck v. United States that one cannot falsely shout ‘fire’ in a crowded theater, our words and actions must be measured against the potential to cause harm or concern within our community.”

Many parents in the district believe that the identify of the teacher should be publicly released, citing a need for transparency and accountability.

"We need to know who is teaching our children," said one concerned parent who did not wish for her identity to be released. "There should not be an appearance that the Lewiston-Porter School District is protecting one of their employees."

Another Niagara County Teacher Makes Vile Social Media Posts After Charlie Kirk Shooting