Florida middle school art teacher fired for discussing LGBTQ topics

A Cape Coral Middle School teacher claims she was fired because she spoke with her students about sexuality. She says her art students then drew flag pictures expressing their own sexuality.

A Cape Coral Middle School teacher claims she was fired because she spoke with her students about sexuality. She says her art students then drew flag pictures expressing their own sexuality.

Casey Scott said school leaders made her remove the drawings and throw them out. However, the Lee County School District claims she was fired for not following the mandated curriculum.

“A discussion happened in class and because of that, now I’m fired,” Scott said.

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