Military Base Dismisses Substitute Teacher Over Classroom Conduct

Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at 7:32 AM

A substitute teacher at an elementary school on Fort Bragg has been terminated and banned from the military base after wearing animal accessories in class and identifying as a 'transgender wolf.' Parents raised concerns and some students reported feeling frightened by the teacher's behavior.

Military officials have terminated a substitute teacher who worked at Mildred B. Poole Elementary School, located on Fort Bragg in North Carolina. The dismissal came after the educator declared himself a “transgender wolf” while teaching and appeared in classrooms wearing animal accessories including a tail and collar.

The unusual behavior prompted multiple parent complaints to school administrators. Several young students at the elementary school reported feeling scared when encountering the teacher during class time.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed that military officials have prohibited the individual from returning to the base premises. Fort Bragg operates multiple educational facilities serving military families stationed at the installation.

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