A Washington high school nurse faces an employment review after a viral video captured her celebrating the assassination of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk with obscene gestures at a public market, declaring “Thank God he’s dead.”

Viral Video Sparks District Investigation

The Lake Washington School District confirmed Wednesday it launched a review after video circulated showing Kelsey Ballin, identified as a nurse at Eastlake High School in Sammamish, making celebratory remarks about Kirk’s death. The footage, filmed at a farmer’s market, shows Ballin allegedly saying “Oh my God, thank God he’s dead, bye” after someone referenced Kirk’s name. She then blew a mocking kiss, stuck out her tongue, and displayed her middle finger toward individuals wearing Kirk “Freedom” T-shirts.

Kirk was assassinated on September 10 while speaking at Utah Valley University during his American Comeback Tour. The conservative activist’s death remains under investigation, with Utah County authorities pushing to move the case to trial.

District Balances Employee Rights With Professional Standards

Lake Washington School District told Fox News Digital the views expressed “do not reflect the values or positions” of the district. The spokesperson emphasized the district’s commitment to “welcoming, safe and inclusive learning environments” while acknowledging that employees “retain rights and protections as private citizens.” District leadership will follow established personnel processes during the review, though officials declined to provide additional details about potential disciplinary actions.

The district directed inquiries to its staff conduct policy and social media guidance for employees. Andrew Kolvet, spokesman for Turning Point USA, responded on social media asking, “Why are so many of these awful humans drawn to children, schools, and medicine?”

Community Response and Professional Implications

The district confirmed receiving multiple concerns from community members regarding Ballin’s statements and conduct shown in the video. Eastlake High School serves grades nine through twelve in the Lake Washington district. The incident has reignited debates about professional standards for educators and healthcare workers in school settings, particularly regarding political expressions outside the workplace that become public. Fox News Digital reached out to Ballin for comment but received no response.