Marie Lawson, Waccamaw High School English teacher is under the gun for responses she made to a Facebook post surrounding the death of Christian Charlie Kirk.
The initial post reads: Gods don’t kill people. People with Gods kill people. Waccamaw High School English Teacher, Marie Lawson can be seen dropping a mic to this post.
Waccamaw High School is located in Pawleys Island, Georgetown County, S.C.
Marie Lawson also posted. “I actually think you are eligible for the lifetime achievement award for my favorite Facebooker.”
Attorney Jarrett Bouchette states that if it creates issues with your employer, they have the right to take action against you. The true employer in this case are the Georgetown County tax payers.
“First amendment only applies to actions taken by the government,” he said. “In other words, your first amendment rights are to protect you from government action infringing upon those rights.”
SC Superintendent of Education, Ellen Weaver, responded to Waccamaw High School teacher, Marie Lawson’s post:
“There have been multiple reports of disturbing, publicly posted comments by a handful of local educators in response to the horrifying assassination of Charlie Kirk. That type of dehumanizing behavior has no place in South Carolina schools,” wrote Weaver.
Weaver added. The South Carolina Attorney General has also clarified state law, verifying that it does not pose a threat of prosecution against Districts taking appropriate action related to employee misconduct. The South Carolina Department of Education has specifically confirmed with the Attorney General’s office that this analysis applies to all public employees, including K-12 educators.
Educator Conduct Clarification Memo by MyrtleBeachSC news
We reached out to the Waccamaw High School principal and Georgetown County School Board regarding actions to be taken about Marie Lawson.
| Board of Trustees | District (Board Position) | Phone Number | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathy Anderson | At-Large Representative, Secretary | (843) 344-6950 | Email: Kathy Anderson |
| Robert Cox | At-Large Representative, Parliamentarian | (843) 833-2834 | Email: Robert Cox |
| Patti Hammel | District 1 Representative | (843) 325-4246 | Email: Patti Hammel |
| Scott DuBose | District 2 Representative | (843) 833-3831 | Email: Scott DuBose |
| Eileen Johnson | District 3 Representative | (843) 520-9753 | Email: Eileen Johnson |
| Randy Walker | District 4 Representative, Vice Chair | (843) 344-4253 | Email: Randy Walker |
| Fallon Bordner | District 5 Representative | (843) 274-2704 | Email: Fallon Bordner |
| Jarrod Ownbey | District 6 Representative | (843) 833-3714 | Email: Jarrod Ownbey |
| Keith Moore | District 7 Representative, Chair | (843) 833-4583 | Email: Keith Moore |
Kristi Kibler – Director of Communications at Georgetown County School District, responded with the following:
Statement from Georgetown County School District:
Georgetown County School District does not comment on personnel matters. However, we want to reassure our families and community that any concerns raised are taken seriously and addressed in accordance with District policy to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
Kristi Kibler
GCSD Executive Director for Communications & Compliance
843.436.7048
In truth, Marie Lawson works for the taxpayers of Georgetown County.
