A Florida principal was arrested after over 100 kids were discovered drinking alcohol at her home during an underage party.
A principal in Florida has been arrested after it was discovered that she hosted a party at her home where more than 100 underage kids were drinking.
Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, who is 47 years old, is the principal of Roosevelt Elementary School in Cocoa Beach.
She was arrested along with Karly Anderson, a 45-year-old teacher at the same school.
Florida principal allows over 100 underage kids to drink and party at her house
The party, described as an “open house,” took place at Hill-Brodigan’s home.
During the event, many of the students were seen wearing matching t-shirts and consuming alcohol.
The Cocoa Beach Police Department reported that there were coolers filled with drinks available for the kids at the party.
One alarming incident occurred when a child was found on the front lawn and was experiencing an alcohol-related medical emergency.
Emergency services from Brevard County Fire Rescue were called to the scene to provide treatment.
According to the police, Hill-Brodigan was observed in her driveway turning off the outside lights and entering her home while the emergency personnel were trying to assist the child.
This behavior raised further concerns about the situation.
Another intoxicated minor was arrested near the residence during a traffic stop.
This led to the arrest of the driver, who was charged with driving under the influence (DUI).
Florida principal faces arrest after hosting underage drinking party at her house
Both Hill-Brodigan and Anderson now face serious legal consequences.
They are charged with child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Hill-Brodigan posted a bond of $3,500 for her release, while Anderson was released on a $3,000 bond. At this time, no court dates have been set for their hearings.
Hill-Brodigan’s background
Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan became the principal of Roosevelt Elementary School on May 2, 2024.
On the school’s website, she expressed her excitement about the new role and shared her commitment to the students and families in Brevard County.
Hill-Brodigan mentioned that she had served the community for 23 years and emphasized her love for the job.
In her introduction, she stated, “Students, families, and staff are very close to my heart, I really enjoy what I do.”
The recent events are even more shocking to the community, as people saw Hill-Brodigan as a dedicated educator.
Community reaction
The news of the arrest has left many in the community stunned.
Parents and residents are expressing disbelief that someone in such a responsible position would host an event involving underage drinking.
People have raised concerns about the safety and well-being of the students, highlighting the importance of responsible adult supervision.
Schools have to provide a safe environment for children, and incidents like this can undermine trust between educators and parents.
Many are calling for a thorough investigation to understand how this could happen and to prevent similar events in the future.
She’s keeping them off the streets. I call this a win, although I in no way condone underage drinking.
That being said I did notice a huge uptick in teen depression once kids stopped partying in fields together, one user said.
She’s teaching them stuf how to be adults and some why didn’t I have teachers like this, the second user wrote.