In an unexpected turn of events, a substitute teacher in Texas was let go after he entertained students with a karaoke rendition of Britney Spears’ “Toxic.” According to local Austin news source KXAN, the incident occurred on December 3 at Bowie High School, where the teacher brought his karaoke machine from home and performed the popular 2003 track—likely in celebration of the pop icon’s recent 40th birthday.
The performance, which featured lively singing and vibrant strobe lights, apparently crossed some boundaries, leading the school district to take action. A representative from the district stated that the substitute was dismissed after the first period for not adhering to best practices. They commented, “I’ve heard worse Britney Spears covers, but the lights are a bit much.”
Clarifying the situation, KXAN noted that the unnamed substitute was a registered teacher assigned to the school and not someone impersonating a substitute. Although he didn’t possess a formal badge, he was checked in through the visitor system, which includes a background check. Fortunately, no students faced any harm, although the sultry lyrics of the song might not have been ideal for a classroom setting.
The district confirmed that the substitute had followed all necessary processes but simply deviated from expected practices. Following his dismissal, he found another position at Austin High School, reportedly performing one more song before leaving. With a vast catalog of hits, it seems he had plenty of options to choose from for his impromptu performance.
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In summary, a substitute teacher in Texas was dismissed for performing a karaoke version of Britney Spears’ “Toxic” with a karaoke machine he brought from home, leading to questions about classroom appropriateness. The school district confirmed he followed protocol but failed to adhere to their best practices.