Elementary school principal tells how she was fired over sharing anti-Biden and conservative memes

Veteran educator Amy Sacks was the principal of Evergreen Elementary School until she was fired in July

Veteran educator Amy Sacks was the principal of Evergreen Elementary School until she was fired in July

The principal of a Pennsylvania elementary school who was fired after being accused of posting politically conservative posts on to her personal Facebook account is suing to get her job back along with $500,000 for the ’emotional turmoil’ she has been put through.

Amy Sacks, who had been a teacher for 20 years posted on Thanksgiving Day that the Perkiomen Valley School District and Superintendent Barbara Russell ‘decided that the First Amendment Freedom of Speech has no place in public schools and that teachers and administrators are unfit to serve if they hold and express political beliefs that are right of center’.

The outburst came after Sacks was removed from her post as the principal of Evergreen Elementary School in July.

Her attorney says she was ‘mysteriously removed with little explanation’, suggesting the District Superintendent Russell sacked her because she found her social media postings ‘offensive, unacceptable, and unprofessional,’ and believed Sacks to be ‘racist’. 

The memes include ones posted to Instagram and Facebook at the height of civil unrest during the summer.

‘Due to Covid, we’re gonna need people to riot from home and destroy your own s***’ read one.

In one posting Saks declared Democrats Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as being ‘The Virus’, while people voting at the ballot box to be ‘The Cure’

In one posting Saks declared Democrats Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as being ‘The Virus’, while people voting at the ballot box to be ‘The Cure’

Many of the memes were posted to Instagram at the height of civil unrest during the summer

Other postings from around the same time showed her clear opposition to having Joe Biden as president

Other postings from around the same time showed her clear opposition to having Joe Biden as president

One meme accused politicians of being ‘professional looters’ and juxtaposed an image of Congress next to people looting from stores that had been smashed during rioting

One meme accused politicians of being ‘professional looters’ and juxtaposed an image of Congress next to people looting from stores that had been smashed during rioting

Another meme suggested that the coronavirus pandemic was a deliberate attempt to have Trump removed from office

Another meme suggested that the coronavirus pandemic was a deliberate attempt to have Trump removed from office

Another accused politicians of being ‘professional looters’ and juxtaposed an image of Congress next to people looting from stores that had been smashed during rioting.

Conspiracy theories were also a common theme with one suggesting that the coronavirus pandemic was a deliberate attempt to have Trump removed from office.

‘If you think the coronavirus panic in an election year right after 3 failed coup attempt against Trump is a coincidence? You might be as dumb as a rock!’

On Thanksgiving, Sacks released a statement where she outlined the reasons for her sudden departure.

‘Many of you know that I am no longer the Principal of Evergreen Elementary at this time. However, the circumstances surrounding this situation have been kept quiet until now.

‘I am reaching out to you today to share with you that as Principal of Evergreen Elementary School I was terminated because I expressed right of center political views – PRIVATELY. Political memes caused me to lose my job. Nothing that I did was even borderline unacceptable – they were simply political viewpoints.

Amy Sacks, who had been a teacher for 20 years last posted on Thanksgiving Day the School District and Superintendent Barbara Russell 'decided that the First Amendment Freedom of Speech has no place in public schools and that teachers and administrators are unfit to serve if they hold and express political beliefs that are right of center.'

Amy Sacks, who had been a teacher for 20 years last posted on Thanksgiving Day the School District and Superintendent Barbara Russell ‘decided that the First Amendment Freedom of Speech has no place in public schools and that teachers and administrators are unfit to serve if they hold and express political beliefs that are right of center.’

Sacks was removed from her post as the principal of Evergreen Elementary School in July

Sacks was removed from her post as the principal of Evergreen Elementary School in July

‘However, Perkiomen Valley School District and Superintendent Barbara Russell have decided that the First Amendment Freedom of Speech has no place in public schools and that teachers and administrators are unfit to serve if they hold and express political beliefs that are right of center. This cancel culture within the public school system has to stop. 

‘I was Principal of one of the best performing elementary schools in Pennsylvania and still fell victim to being cancelled out by liberal bureaucrats who don’t believe in diversity of thought, speech, opinion, or political affiliation.

With the support of my husband and family, I have decided to challenge the school district by filing a lawsuit against them to save my job. I hope to lead by example and inspire others to stand against the erosion of our constitutional rights in America.’

On Thanksgiving, Sacks released a statement where she outlined the reasons for her sudden departure along and stated that she intended to sue the school district

On Thanksgiving, Sacks released a statement where she outlined the reasons for her sudden departure along and stated that she intended to sue the school district

No matter their content, however political or controversial, Sacks' lawyers believe that the school board's sacking of her is illegal and is now suing the District claiming she never so much as received a warning. Another meme she shared is seen above

 No matter their content, however political or controversial, Sacks’ lawyers believe that the school board’s sacking of her is illegal and is now suing the District claiming she never so much as received a warning. Another meme she shared is seen above

In another posting, Sacks also made light of the situation affecting the U.S. with the virus coupled with civil unrest

In another posting, Sacks also made light of the situation affecting the U.S. with the virus coupled with civil unrest

Another meme gave ideas on how to possibly attack others using fly spray

Another meme gave ideas on how to possibly attack others using fly spray

No matter their content, however political or controversial, Sacks’ lawyers believe that the school board’s sacking of her is illegal and is now suing the District claiming she never so much as received a warning.

Perkiomen Valley School District and Superintendent Barbara Russell, pictured, fired principal Amy Sacks because she found her social media postings 'offensive, unacceptable, and unprofessional.'

Perkiomen Valley School District and Superintendent Barbara Russell, pictured, fired principal Amy Sacks because she found her social media postings ‘offensive, unacceptable, and unprofessional.’

‘At no point was Amy advised to get counsel, nor was she informed of her rights; instead she was viciously threatened with career ruination if she tried to contest anything happening,’ Sacks’ lawyers contend.

The school board approved her termination but then stated that Sacks had ‘resigned’.   

‘The conduct was wildly illegal. Amy has a near absolute right to free speech on her private Facebook account. Furthermore, before any action can be taken against a public employee, Due Process requires that the school provide her notice of the charges against her,’ Sacks’ lawyers state. 

The lawsuit claims Superintendent Russell told Sacks that her posts had offended a parent who then got in touch with the school district. 

Other postings from around the same time showed her clear opposition to having Joe Biden as president.

‘This is a potato’, read one, next to an image of a potato. ‘If this potato was running against Joe Biden, I’d vote for the potato.’

In another posting, Sacks also made light of the situation affecting the U.S. with the virus coupled with civil unrest.

‘Looking for some clarity. Is Corona Season over and we are on to Riot Season? I just need to know if I need a mask or a rifle.’

Politics was also familiar theme of attack.

In one posting Sacks declared Democrats Chuck Schumer and House Speaker Nancy Pelosi as being ‘The Virus’, while people voting at the ballot box to be ‘The Cure.’

Another meme gave ideas on how to possibly attack others using fly spray.

‘If you can’t carry, buy some wasp and hornet spray, keep it beside you seat in your vehicle. It sprays 20-30ft stream.  

In this meme, users on social media falsely claimed a children’s hospital in Dallas, Texas was set on fire

In this meme, users on social media falsely claimed a children’s hospital in Dallas, Texas was set on fire

Sacks would often post conspiracy theories or liken news posts to a 'left wing agenda

Sacks would often post conspiracy theories or liken news posts to a ‘left wing agenda

source: dailymail.co.uk