Connecticut teacher placed on leave after threatening Trump supporters on Snapchat

A Connecticut teacher was placed on leave for posting a Snapchat video in which she made violent threats against voters who voted for President-elect Donald Trump.

In the video, Chapman School special education teacher Annie Dunleavy said she would “put Trump supporters on a stretcher” if they “tested her gangster.”

“[I’m] So serious, no one talks to me unless you want to fight – if you want to fight, text me, call me, whatever, everyone else stay the fuck away from my face,” she said in the video.

“If you voted for Trump in every sense of the word, please delete me, block me, remove everything from me – or come to me so I know what’s going on and can deal with you like I do.” I think it’s right.”

Cheshire Public Schools Superintendent Dr. Jeff Solan, was informed about the video over the weekend and assured that the teacher in question shared her personal views in what was supposed to be a private message.

“Cheshire Public Schools is reviewing this situation as a personnel matter and as such we are following all applicable laws,” he wrote in a message to the school community.

“However, it is immediately clear that it will be impossible for our students and staff to maintain business as usual without temporarily removing the teacher from the building. That’s why we did this pending the outcome of the investigation.”

Local police were also notified after the post went viral online and are still investigating.

“Cheshire Police is aware of a recent viral social media post involving a Cheshire City Education Board employee,” Cheshire Police wrote in a statement.

“When we became aware of the nature of the post, an investigation was launched. This investigation is ongoing and no further information is available at this time.”

Parents and community members were disturbed by the video but believe placing Dunleavy on leave was the best option available.

“Whether you agree politically or not doesn’t matter,” Cheshire parent Ian Anctil told News 3.

“They are teachers and educators and educate our children. You need to be aware of who will hear your testimony, whether it is not intended for the public or not.”