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NJ Volleyball Coach Forced to Resign After Telling Students Charlie Kirk ‘Deserved to Die’ — Parents Outraged

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NJ Volleyball Coach Forced to Resign After Telling Students Charlie Kirk ‘Deserved to Die’ — Parents Outraged

As per multiple local community posts and social media discussions, Meyers allegedly told students that Charlie Kirk "deserved to die."

September 19, 2026

This article was last updated by Alisha Shrestha on September 19, 2026

In Southern New Jersey, a controversy has erupted after a high school assistant volleyball coach and music teacher was asked to resign following comments made to students about conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

The educator, identified as Ms. Madeline Meyers, served as both the Southern Regional Volleyball Assistant Coach and a music teacher at Stafford Township schools.

As per multiple local community posts and Meyers allegedly told students that Charlie Kirk “deserved to die.”

The incident quickly spread across local forums, drawing heated reactions from parents, residents, and political commentators alike.

A post in the “Stafford NJ Residents” group suggested Meyers was “basically told to resign to avoid termination” due to the seriousness of her remarks.

The claim was echoed by the advocacy page which criticized the teacher’s alleged conduct, questioning how educators could justify making such inflammatory statements in front of children.

Parents and residents expressed outrage, emphasizing that while teachers are entitled to personal opinions, those views should never be projected onto students.

Caitlin Justice, a project manager at Accupac Inc., ,

Regardless of her personal views on Charlie Kirk (which she should have never talked about in school or to students) who is going to instruct all of the kids in orchestra?

Other parents voiced a sense of relief that consequences were enforced. Jennifer KS ,

While it’s not a reason to celebrate a person losing their job, it is a relief to know there are consequences for actions which are not in the best interest of children. Hope she learns from this lesson.

Still, the controversy also fueled broader debates about politics, education, and free speech.

Critics of Meyers labeled her actions as reflective of “radical left hatred,” while others argued that educators pushing political ideologies of any kind onto students is inappropriate.

Linda Dellapietro, a graduate of the Central Regional High School, ,

Teachers need to teach not share their political opinions. I can’t tell you what any of my teachers political views was except for Mr V in law and society. Good job Stafford….

Some demanded that Meyers lose her teaching license entirely, with one parent writing,

Disgusting human being should never be teaching any children. Her teaching license should be revoked. !

A handful of community members questioned the validity of the reports, asking whether there was proof beyond the circulated posts. Daniel Jacoby raised concerns about fairness.

Where’s the proof? Accusations with zero evidence? And you guys aren’t anti free speech?

For many parents in Stafford Township, the primary concern remains the environment in which their children are being taught. Cheryl Shatzer ,

I’m wondering where common sense has gone. Think before you speak. Especially around children. Teachers especially. Quit already. My kids don’t need to hear your opinions.

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