Mackenzie Shirilla’s Father Put on Leave After Netflix Documentary Sparks Backlash…

Mackenzie Shirilla’s father has been placed on administrative leave from his teaching role after appearing in Netflix’s documentary The Crash.

According to reports from 19 News and WKYC, Steve Shirilla was removed from his position as an art and digital media teacher at Mary Queen of Peace School in Cleveland following remarks he made in the documentary about his daughter.

The Pre-K through eighth-grade school reportedly informed parents via email that a staff member had been put on leave over concerns involving “poor judgment.” The message emphasized that student safety, wellbeing, and trust remain top priorities and stated that the school takes all concerns seriously and responds appropriately when issues arise.