A transgender substitute teacher at a North Carolina military base elementary school has been fired after parents reported the individual wore provocative BDSM-style clothing, identified as a wolf, and told kindergarteners about transforming into a werewolf at night, leaving at least one child frightened that the teacher would “come eat me.”

Parents Report Disturbing Classroom Behavior

The employee has taught at Mildred B. Poole Elementary School at Fort Bragg since at least 2023, according to a February 9 letter from Liberty Counsel to the Department of Defense Education Activity. Parents of pre-kindergarten and kindergarten students reported the teacher wore dog collars, animal tails, tight clothing, and combat boots while directing young children to use wolf character names, including “Roxxanne,” “Captain Roxxie,” or “Koda.” Students told parents the teacher instructed them to howl like wolves and described turning into a werewolf at night.

Secretary of War Pete Hegseth confirmed the termination on the social media platform X on February 19, stating the teacher had been fired two weeks earlier. Parents first raised concerns in early 2025 about inappropriate attire, including BDSM dog collars with tags representing sexual fetishes. The teacher’s vehicle reportedly displayed “WEREBEAST HUNTRESS” across the windshield along with a custom plate reading “ROX XY 666,” profanity, and transgender flags, according to Liberty Counsel’s investigation.

Legal Action and Safety Concerns

Liberty Counsel reviewed social media accounts attributed to the employee showing material involving sexual fetishes and violence through furry persona drawings. The legal organization’s letter alleged the behavior constituted sexual harassment and raised safety concerns about whether the individual escorted girls to restrooms based on claimed female identity. The letter demanded immediate suspension and removal pending investigation, describing the conduct as defying “common sense and decency.” Parents reported the teacher dressed appropriately for yearbook photos but wore concerning attire regularly in the classroom.

What This Means

The case highlights growing parental concerns about age-appropriate content in military base schools serving the youngest students. The incident occurred at a Department of Defense facility where families expect heightened standards for child safety and professional conduct. Liberty Counsel characterized the situation as unacceptable behavior that created a hostile environment for children as young as four and five years old. The school has not responded to requests for comment on what policies were in place or why concerning behavior reportedly continued for an extended period before termination.