Fired New York teacher charged for threats to ex-boss posts menacing videos

Samuel McVey went on an online rampage after getting the boot from the New Rochelle School District after just five months on the job.

Mar. 22, 2026 at 7:53pm

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A former New Rochelle middle school Spanish teacher, Samuel McVey, was fired after just five months on the job and has since posted a series of bizarre and threatening YouTube videos targeting his former employer, the school district, the police, and even a New York Post reporter. McVey has claimed he is being courted by other school districts, has a movie script that director Martin Scorsese is interested in, and that the FBI is investigating the New Rochelle police who arrested him.

Why it matters

This case highlights growing concerns about the potential for violence from disgruntled former employees, especially those with a history of erratic behavior. It also raises questions about the school district's vetting process and whether more could have been done to prevent this situation from escalating.

The details

According to an arrest warrant, after being fired, McVey contacted the school district's secretary multiple times, threatening to come to the building with guns and saying 'we have a bullet for Corey's head,' referring to the school superintendent. McVey was subsequently arrested on March 15 and charged with aggravated harassment. In his online rants, McVey has denied threatening anyone and claimed he is 'a big teddy bear,' but the school district said police had to return to the school after another alleged threat.

  • McVey was hired as a Spanish teacher at Isaac E. Young Middle School in September 2025.
  • McVey was fired from his teaching position in January 2026, just five months after being hired.
  • McVey was arrested on March 15, 2026 following an investigation into his alleged threats.
  • McVey began posting his bizarre and threatening YouTube videos just hours after being arrested.

The players

Samuel McVey

A 46-year-old former middle school Spanish teacher in the New Rochelle School District who was fired after just five months on the job and has since gone on an online rampage, posting threatening and bizarre videos.

Corey Reynolds

The superintendent of the New Rochelle School District, who was allegedly threatened by McVey after he was fired.

New Rochelle School District

The school district that employed McVey as a Spanish teacher before firing him after just five months.

New Rochelle Police

The police department that arrested McVey and is now the subject of his claims that the FBI is investigating them.

Martin Scorsese

The acclaimed film director that McVey claims is 'shopping' a movie script of his.

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What they’re saying

“You're too ugly and cheap, Latino liar. Dumb Latino 'boop.'”

— Samuel McVey, Former Teacher

“Have fun working sanitation the rest of your life, riding in the back of a garbage dumpster in New York City, whether it be Queens, Manhattan, Staten Island, the Bronx — whatever. You're done.”

— Samuel McVey, Former Teacher

“The FBI, the Federal Bureau of Investigation, is looking into all this. So if you haven't lost your badges yet … turn them in and just walk away.”

— Samuel McVey, Former Teacher

What’s next

The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow Samuel McVey out on bail.

The takeaway

This case highlights the potential dangers of disgruntled former employees and the need for thorough vetting and monitoring processes, especially for those working in sensitive positions like teaching. It also raises concerns about the spread of misinformation and threats via social media platforms.