The Florida principal of an elementary school was arrested after more than 100 underage kids were found drinking and partying at her home.
Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the 47-year-old principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, was arrested alongside teacher Karly Anderson, 45, after the principal hosted an ‘open house party.’
The two face charges of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Over 100 kids were at the home in matching t-shirts, and many consuming alcohol which was available in coolers in the home.
One of the kids was found on the front lawn ‘experiencing an alcohol related medical event,’ which the Cocoa Beach Police Department said required treated from Brevard County Fire Rescue.
‘During this time the homeowner, Hill-Brodigan, was seen by Officers in the driveway of her residence turning off the outside lights and entering her residence, causing BCFR to use auxiliary lighting on their vehicle to treat the juvenile,’ the CBPD said in a press release.
Another intoxicated juvenile was arrested near the residence during a traffic stop, resulting in the arrest of the driver for a DUI.
Anderson revealed to police she was a Roosevelt Elementary School teacher and was also found intoxicated at the party.
Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the 47-year-old principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, was arrested alongside teacher Karly Anderson, 45, after the principal hosted an ‘open house party’
Hill-Brodigan became principal of the elementary school on May 2, 2024, according to the school’s website. She wrote that she was ‘over the moon excited to be the new principal’ and claimed to have served the students and parents of Brevard County for the last 23 years
Hill-Brodigan posted a $3,500 bond and Anderson was released on a $3,000 bond, online records show
Hill-Brodigan posted a $3,500 bond and Anderson was released on a $3,000 bond, online records show.
No courts date have been set, the pair each face one felony charge of child neglect.
Hill-Brodigan became principal of the elementary school on May 2, 2024, according to the school’s website.
She wrote that she was ‘over the moon excited to be the new principal’ and claimed to have served the students and parents of Brevard County for the last 23 years.
‘Students, families, and staff are very close to my heart, I really enjoy what I do,’ she said.
