Holly Ackerman
Coverage of Holly Ackerman in the Nexus archive.
- Teacher reportedly fired over Charlie Kirk post files federal lawsuit against Gaston County Schools
Holly Ackerman, a former exceptional children teacher in Gaston County, filed a federal lawsuit against Gaston County Schools after being fired over a 2025 Facebook comment criticizing conservative activist Charlie Kirk's remarks on gun deaths. The school district cited policy violations and claimed the post caused operational disruptions, though the hearing did not present evidence of such disruptions.
- Former teacher sues Gaston County Schools after firing over Charlie Kirk post
A former Gaston County Schools teacher was fired after making a Facebook comment about conservative activist Charlie Kirk, leading to a federal lawsuit alleging a violation of her free speech rights. The school district argued the post disrupted operations, while the teacher claims her off-duty personal comment did not interfere with her job.