(02/06/13) - A former Corunna high school teacher is suing the district.
Brook Johnson claims she was fired for advising a diversity club that displayed pictures of influential people in the gay and lesbian community.
It was part of LGBT awareness month back in 2009.
The Corunna school board voted to take down the display.
Johnson says the board decided to put it back up only after the ACLU got involved.
However, Johnson claims the problems started for her the next school year after the high school hired new administrators.
"I had seven observations in a three month period and they got worse and worse, they would find different things that I was not doing right," Johnson said.
Johnson says the poor evaluations led to her being fired in 2011. She believes she was targeted because she supported the diversity group.
Her lawsuit was filed Wednesday in federal court. Shortly after, ABC12 sat down with Brook Johnson and her attorney Jonathan Marko from Rasor Law Firm.
"We are alleging violations with the U.S. constitution, specifically the first amendment, which is freedom of speech. We all have a right to voice our opinion without being retaliated based on our speech," Marko said.
Johnson says she is now openly gay, but says she was not at the time she worked at Corunna High School.
Friday, May 24 2013 5:55 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:55:05 GMT
(05/24/13) - Memorial Day weekend has finally arrived, and that means weekend traffic delays are ahead. Taking a look from our Saginaw skycam, traffic seems to be moving pretty well so far on I-675.
Memorial Day weekend has finally arrived, and that means weekend traffic delays are ahead.
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:20 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:20:41 GMT
(05/25/2013) - Local chefs made Saturday a little bit hotter. They put each other to the test during a Chili Cook off at the Flint Farmer's Market.Eight local chefs served up their secret recipes and let
(05/25/2013) - Local chefs made Saturday a little bit hotter. They put each other to the test during a Chili Cook off at the Flint Farmer's Market.Eight local chefs served up their secret recipes and let
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:14 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:14:14 GMT
(05/25/2013) - The sunshine will be a welcomed sight at many of the Memorial Day events happening around mid-Michigan this weekend.On Saturday, the Flint community took time to remember some of our country's
(05/25/2013) - The sunshine will be a welcomed sight at many of the Memorial Day events happening around mid-Michigan this weekend.On Saturday, the Flint community took time to remember some of our country's
Saturday, May 25 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-26 00:02:36 GMT
(05/25/13) - A Michigan State Police trooper was involved in a deadly shooting Saturday morning. It happened around 3:30 a.m. near the intersection of Ridgeway Ave. and Montrose St. in Mount Morris Township. An
A Michigan State Police trooper was involved in a deadly shooting Saturday morning.
Saturday, May 25 2013 10:52 AM EDT2013-05-25 14:52:11 GMT
(5/25/2013)- Michigan native Matthew Tuppen is the Director and Co-Founder of The Mako Project. The Mako Project explores the compassion of society as these young men travel across the country relaying
(5/25/2013)- Michigan native Matthew Tuppen is the Director and Co-Founder of The Mako Project. The Mako Project explores the compassion of society as these young men travel across the country relaying
Friday, May 24 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-25 03:41:29 GMT
(5/24/2013) - Union officials say teachers in the Buena Vista School District are not being paid. This comes after the state released financial aid to help them afford payroll and get students back in
Union officials say teachers in the Buena Vista School District are not being paid. This comes after the state released financial aid to help them afford payroll and get students back in class after a financial crisis.
Friday, May 24 2013 6:34 PM EDT2013-05-24 22:34:45 GMT
(5/23/13) - A shooting in Saginaw sends 4 people to the hospital Thursday evening and police say at least one victim is female. It happened during some type of "pre-prom" meet up in the parking lot
Police are searching for whoever is responsible for the deadly shooting of a 17-year-old during a pre-prom celebration Thursday evening. Three others were injured.
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You're needed by countless children. Join the dozens of people in our area and be a Big Brother or Big Sister.
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Tuesday, April 23 2013 5:57 PM EDT2013-04-23 21:57:52 GMT
(04/23/13) - Two years ago, we introduced you to two nuns in Flint who are on a unique mission on Flint's north side. They believe it's their calling to bring jobs to Flint and give countless women
Two years ago, we introduced you to two nuns in Flint who are on a unique mission on Flint's north side.
Friday, May 25 2012 5:17 PM EDT2012-05-25 21:17:49 GMT
(05/25/12) - Friday was Karen Gatlin's last day at ABC12 - after more than 31 years! Karen has been just as much a part of our lives here at abc12 during those years, as she has been for so many of
Friday was Karen Gatlin's last day at ABC12 - after more than 31 years!
Tuesday, December 27 2011 12:55 PM EST2011-12-27 17:55:51 GMT
When most of us think about a mission, we think about a group heading into a forgotten, remote area or reaching out to touch those who are struggling in a third world country.
