Cheshire teacher on leave for posting politically-charged Snapchat video

CHESHIRE, CT (WFSB) – A Cheshire teacher was placed on leave for posting a politically-charged video she recorded to social media.

Cheshire Public School’s Superintendent Dr. Jeff Solan said he was made aware of the Snapchat video over the weekend that showed a woman making threats against supporters of President-elect Donald Trump.

Cheshire police issued a statement that said they were aware.

Solan said the teacher intended the video to be a private message to her group on Snapchat and that she was expressing her personal opinion, not those of Cheshire Public Schools.

“The Cheshire Public Schools is reviewing this situation as a personnel matter, and as such we are following all applicable laws,” he said.

The teacher, who was not identified, was placed on leave until the outcome of the investigation. Solan said it was clear the school could not conduct business as usual with her there.

“Knowing the …