A Florida school principal has been arrested after allegedly hosting a party ‘filled with 100 students and booze’ at her home, according to authorities.
Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, who is the principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, and teacher Karly Anderson have both been charged after Cocoa Beach police caught wind of the boozy bash.
The police department said in a press release: “On January 19th, 2025, the Cocoa Beach Police Department responded to a residence in reference to a house party.
“Upon arrival, officers observed over 100 juveniles at the residence in matching t-shirts, many who were consuming alcohol that was later learned to be available in coolers at the residence. The homeowner was identified as Roosevelt Elementary School’s Principal, Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan.”
Many of the students were drinking alcohol they got from coolers inside the home, while the press release states one student was even treated at the scene after experiencing ‘an alcohol related medical event’.
Once emergency services arrived at the scene to treat the student, police say Hill-Brodigan turned off all the lights and rushed into her home.
Anderson, who works as a third-grade at Roosevelt Elementary School, apparently approached officers intoxicated confirming she was a teacher at the school.
Police said they interviewed a number of teenagers and parents before taking Hills-Brodigan and Anderson into custody.
They were arrested on suspicion of child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor, while police have also confirmed a teenager was arrested for allegedly driving under the influence near the home.
Speaking after the story reached the headlines, one local woman told 7News Miami: “To know that these kinds of things are happening is terrifying.”
A fellow local added: “They’re the most precious things to you, your children, and you’re trying to raise them well, and then they have this influence in their life; it just breaks my heart.
“These kids, they trust teachers; they trust the administrators. And when you have somebody betray that trust and lead these kids down a path like that, it’s sad and scary all at the same time.”
Both teachers have been released on bail and placed on administrative leave pending the outcome of the police investigation.
Brevard County School District said in a statement: “We are extremely troubled by these accusations and are fully cooperating with the Cocoa Beach Police Department. Our commitment to student safety remains our top priority.”
Anyone who has any information regarding this case is urged to contact Detective Rosa at 321-868-3248.
