A middle school science teacher, Maddie Richardson (@themissrproject2.0), on TikTok went viral after her employers fired her for confronting the administration. She cried while explaining the story and shared that her students and their parents supported her.
In the caption, she left a warning below, saying she may take the video down soon due to pressure from the school. Meanwhile, the video gained almost 2 million likes, with TikTokers sharing words of encouragement.
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Richardson Sobs As She Narrates Her Story
The teacher said she pushed back against authority and got fired for it without allowing her to bid her students farewell. She promised to be there the next day to pack her things, as the school warned her against leaving when the students were there.
She promised to make a formal video saying goodbye, although she was upset they fired her over something legal. Richardson insisted she didn’t do anything wrong or illegal or put the kids in danger.
School Refuses To Allow Richardson Say Goodbye
Richardson made another video of herself packing her things from school, and her students came on Saturday to say goodbye. They left her sweet notes and did one last hype (words of affirmation).
The teacher revealed that the admin cleaned the notes her students left for her on the blackboard, but they showed up to deliver their message in person. TikTokers commended her for making a lasting impact on the students saying,
“I’m sobbing… that’s a class you’ll remember for a lifetime. I’m so sorry,” and “This is incredible! Middle schoolers waking up to be there at 8am on a Saturday speaks volumes for how much you mean to them!”
Students And Parents Supported Richardson Through Her Transition
The middle schoolers showing up for Richardson at 8:00 am on a Saturday spoke volumes, and the commenters noted it. Others noted administrative and managerial boards contribute largely to the exit of educators from the system.
When asked about the true story of the incident that led to the firing, the teacher linked the video to her YouTube page, saying there was a long explanation.
Why Was Miss R Fired?
Upon receiving her HR file, Richardson discovered why the school fired her. She said she pushed back too much about the unrealistic expectations of the school on teachers and bathroom breaks; hence they took the first opportunity to fire her.
The breaking point was when she argued with the admin over her classes and what she taught. They didn’t understand her standards, so the school punished her for teaching the wrong curriculum.
