Principal and Teacher Arrested After Massive Juvenile House Party with Alcohol

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On January 19, 2025, officers from the Cocoa Beach Police Department responded to a report of a house party at the home of Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the principal of Roosevelt Elementary School in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Upon arrival, they discovered over 100 juveniles, many of whom were wearing matching T-shirts and consuming alcohol available in coolers provided by Hill-Brodigan. During the event, one juvenile experienced an alcohol-related medical episode, requiring treatment by Brevard County Fire and Rescue. Hill-Brodigan allegedly turned off the exterior lights of her home, complicating the rescue efforts. Additionally, a juvenile was arrested for DUI near the home, and another teacher, Karly Anderson, approached officers while intoxicated and identified herself as a teacher at Roosevelt Elementary School.

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Both Hill-Brodigan and Anderson have been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including child neglect and contributing to the delinquency of a minor. Hill-Brodigan faces additional charges for holding an "open house party." The Brevard Public Schools district has placed both educators on administrative leave and is cooperating fully with the police investigation. Dr. Jennifer Clarke, the district's director of school leadership, has been appointed as the interim principal of Roosevelt Elementary School. The district has expressed its concern and commitment to maintaining student safety, emphasizing that such behavior is unacceptable and a violation of trust.