Parents send their children to school with the expectation that teachers will provide a safe, supportive, and professional environment.
Yet, disturbing social media posts from two Clark County School District (CCSD) educators raise serious questions about whether that trust is being honored.
The first case is Joe Sedlak, who I shared a full article on. He’s a special education teacher for children with autism at Rogich Middle School in Las Vegas.
These are some of the most vulnerable students in the district, requiring patience, compassion, and stability from those who guide them. Yet Sedlak’s online behavior suggests the opposite.
This is not political disagreement. This is cruelty, glorification of violence, and outright celebration of a man’s death.
Such behavior has no place in any classroom – let alone one with children who depend on steady and empathetic adult role models.
Unfortunately, Sedlak is not alone. At Tarkanian Middle School, teacher Matt McComb also posted online in response to the same killing. While McComb attempted to frame his words as restraint, his message was clear:
When a teacher publicly states they feel “no sorrow” over a murder and dehumanizes the victim by calling him “trash,” it reveals a troubling mindset.
Teachers are supposed to model respect for life, human dignity, and the ability to disagree without hatred.
When they instead normalize violence and mock victims, it undermines the very values schools are meant to instill.
This is not about politics. Teachers are entitled to their personal views, whether liberal, conservative, or otherwise.
But openly celebrating or excusing murder crosses every line of professionalism and decency.
Parents have the right to ask: if this is how these educators speak about human life, what values are they bringing to our children?
The Clark County School District must take these matters seriously.
Parents deserve reassurance that their children are safe not only physically but emotionally.
Allowing educators who glorify violence to continue teaching sends the wrong message – to students, to parents, and to the community.
It’s not enough to shrug off these posts as “personal opinions.” Teachers are role models, whether they want that responsibility or not.
Their public words shape how students see conflict, respect, and human dignity.
If students posted the same kind of comments, the district would likely intervene immediately.
Parents should expect the same accountability from teachers.
Parents must make their voices heard – for the sake of stability, safety, and the emotional well-being of every child.
No teacher who cheers on murder belongs in front of a classroom.
TAKE ACTION!
If you believe CCSD must hold its teachers accountable, contact:
Jhone Ebert | Superintendent, Clark County School District
Email: ebertj@nv.ccsd.net | District Main Phone: (702) 799-2273
Our children deserve better than educators who glorify violence. It’s time for parents to demand action.
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