Meet Joe Sedlak, a special education teacher at Rogich Middle School in Las Vegas who works with some of the most vulnerable students – children with autism.
Parents trust educators like Sedlak to act with professionalism, compassion, and responsibility.
But recent behavior online from Sedlak raises serious concerns about whether he belongs in the classroom at all.
On social media, Sedlak made disturbing posts celebrating the death of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk.
Among them: he claimed to have loved watching “every fraction of a second” of the videos of Charlie Kirk being murdered.
Further, he commented: “If they were aiming for his head, they were a terrible shot. Like that thing was huge, how do you miss?”
Meet Joe Sedlak. A special education teacher for kids with autism at Rogich Middle School in Las Vegas.
He loved watching “every fraction of a second” of the videos of Charlie Kirk being m*rdered. Truly sick stuff.
He is a proud member of the Las Vegas Democratic Socialists.… pic.twitter.com/6bvW5or0sq
— Courtney Holland (@hollandcourtney) September 12, 2025
Sedlak didn’t stop there – he celebrated the event by sharing a clip of the Miley Cyrus song “Party in the U.S.A.”
This isn’t just poor taste.
When teachers publicly mock or celebrate violence, especially political violence, it suggests a lack of empathy, a lapse in judgment – and a mismatch with the kind of role model children need.
Special education teachers, in particular, are charged with patience, sensitivity, and calm.
Sedlak’s online behavior shows none of that.
Sedlak is also a self-described proud member of the Las Vegas Democratic Socialists.
While political affiliation is a protected right, it doesn’t excuse or justify cheering a murder.
Celebrating violence is not political critique – it’s endorsement of cruelty. Parents deserve teachers who respect life and human dignity, regardless of differences.
Clark County School District (CCSD) must answer: should someone who publicly celebrates murder be allowed to teach children, especially those who require greater care and trust?
What message does it send to students when their teacher glorifies violence?
And how can parents be confident in a teacher’s ability to foster a safe, respectful learning environment when such posts exist?
For families whose children are on the autism spectrum, the expectations are higher: empathy, consistency, kindness.
These are not optional. Seeing posts like this sows fear, distrust, and concern among parents.
If a teacher cannot maintain basic decency in public life, how can they be trusted with the welfare of children?
The question is stark and simple: should a man who laughs at public violence and mocks its victims be entrusted to educate children?
My answer is: absolutely not.
CCSD must act – and act now.
Protecting students, preserving trust with families, and upholding the integrity of the teaching profession are priorities that cannot be compromised.
If the district allows this behavior to go unaddressed, it sends a dangerous signal: that celebrating violence is acceptable simply because it occurs outside the classroom walls.
Parents must make their voices heard – for the sake of stability, safety, and the emotional well-being of every child.
Because no teacher who cheers on murder belongs in front of a classroom.
TAKE ACTION!
Contact Jhone Ebert
Superintendent
Clark County School District
Work email: ebertj@nv.ccsd.net
District main phone: (702) 799-2273
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