Former Brevard Public Schools Principal Sentenced in Underage House Party Case

Ex-Roosevelt Elementary School Principal Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan Gets Probation After No Contest Plea

BREVARD COUNTY, FLORIDA — A former Brevard Public Schools elementary school principal who admitted responsibility in connection with a large underage house party involving alcohol and drugs was sentenced Monday after changing her plea in the case.

Elizabeth Hill-Brodigan, the former principal of Roosevelt Elementary School, entered a no-contest plea to charges of holding an open house party and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.

A judge sentenced her to two years of supervised probation, ordered her to have no contact with minors outside of her own children, and prohibited her from hosting house parties or gatherings where alcohol is present, and anyone under the age of 21 is in attendance.

Hill-Brodigan had originally pleaded not guilty but changed her plea ahead of sentencing.

The case stems from a January 2025 incident in Cocoa Beach in which authorities say Hill-Brodigan hosted a party at her home that drew more than 100 teenagers, many of them students. Prosecutors initially charged her with one count of child neglect, five counts of contributing to the delinquency of a minor, and one count of holding an open house party.

Her sentencing had been delayed after a judge said she wanted to hear directly from victims and affected families before determining an appropriate punishment. The hearing was rescheduled for Monday, Feb. 2.

According to arrest reports, officers responding to the residence encountered a chaotic scene. Investigators said one child was found vomiting and required medical attention from paramedics. Police also arrested a teenage girl who was accused of driving drunk after leaving the party and cited another juvenile for possession of marijuana.

Authorities said Hill-Brodigan came outside to the end of her driveway while officers were investigating, but then returned inside the house and turned off the lights.

Police reported that the party had been promoted on Snapchat and that students helped with preparations. Alcohol was allegedly available in multiple coolers throughout the home, and officers observed marijuana use. In one alarming incident described by investigators, a student was seen pointing a gun at another person who was recording video.

In April 2025, 911 calls and body-worn camera footage related to the incident were released, offering a closer look at the response by first responders and the conditions officers encountered that night. The recordings contributed to public scrutiny of the case, which also involved charges against a third-grade teacher connected to the gathering.

Following Hill-Brodigan’s arrest, Brevard County Public Schools placed her on administrative leave during the investigation. District officials have not announced whether she remains employed with the school system.

As part of her probation, Hill-Brodigan must comply with all court-ordered conditions, including restrictions on contact with minors and limitations on hosting social gatherings.

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