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Estill County teacher resigns after writing 'You are free to be yourself' message on classroom board

Tyler Clay Morgan resigned from his job as a music teacher at West Irvine Intermediate School Monday after facing controversy over a message of support.

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Tyler Clay Morgan resigned from his job as a music teacher at West Irvine Intermediate School Monday after facing controversy over a message of support.

Highlights

  • Tyler Clay Morgan resigned from his job as a music teacher at West Irvine Intermediate School Monday.
  • Morgan confirmed to LEX18 News that he wrote “You are free to be yourself.”
  • on the board in his classroom along with a rainbow flag.
  • Morgan said he is not ready to speak on camera but did post this on Facebook: “I firmly believe that students and their parents expect teachers to teach content about their assigned curriculum in a subject area” Estill County Superintendent Jeff Saylor wrote the following statement on the matter: “This matter has been addressed and closed.
  • I will not be making any further comment out of respect for everyone involved” Morgan has received a great deal of support.