A veteran Valparaiso High English teacher, whose personal social media comment after the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk was called by the school district an “objectionable post,” has resigned.

Valparaiso Community Schools Superintendent Jim McCall announced the resignation during Wednesday’s School Board meeting, just before the public was allowed to comment. About 60 people attended the meeting, which was moved to the high school auditorium.

McCall, after the meeting, wouldn’t comment further, citing confidentiality because it’s a personnel matter. He wouldn’t even mention her name. A job opening for a high school English teacher was posted on Tuesday.

Kathryn “Kat” Cichocki had taught for years at Valparaiso High, specializing in speech and drama. She also served as th

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