A California middle school teacher who admitted she âtotally stalkedâ student online activity to identify candidates for an LGBTQ club said her explosive comments were made âtongue in cheek,â according to a new report.

Buena Vista Middle School staffers Lori Caldeira and Kelly Baraki ignited an ongoing controversy in the small Spreckels Union School District after they spoke about their recruitment approach at an October LGBTQ conference.














