LEHI, Utah – Lehi High School science teacher RevaBeth Russell used the words “condom” and “boob” in class and now she’s out of a job.

After more than three decades teaching at Lehi High School, Russell was banned from campus in April when a student complained that the much-loved teacher used the words “boob” and “condom” while speaking to students.

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Russell worked at the school for a total of 32 years before retiring two years ago. She now serves as a substitute, and was watching over a math class when she uttered the offensive words, Fox 13 reports.

School officials referred questions to Russell’s new employer, Kelly Educational Services, which refused to discuss any details of the incident or reasoning behind the teacher’s termination.

“As an employer who conducts business based on the highest standards of integrity and professionalism, we do not discuss employee matters publicly,” the staffing agency wrote in a prepared statement.

Russell’s supporters, meanwhile, started a Change.org petition that’s collected nearly 5,500 signatures in support of her reinstatement, many of them former students.

“As a teacher of Biology, AP Biology, Environmental science, etc she was, and still is, one of Lehi’s finest.  Students remember her as one of the best science teachers they have ever had. In her many years as a teacher and science chair at Lehi high, RevaBeth received many accolades and awards, including teacher of the year,” the petition reads.

“Known for her songs and fun, unconventional teaching style, Mrs. Russell is an inspiration to all educators.”

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The petition contends Russell’s punishment “was completely unwarranted and ridiculous.”

“Congratulations to the politically correct Alpine School District. What the hell happened to you people? All I see that you’ve succeeded in doing is depriving students of one of the best examples that could ever be set as far as what a teacher is supposed to be,” Trent Brooks, a 1986 Lehi alum, wrote in the petition comments.

“I’ve got news for the ‘offended’ individual … life’s tough, looks like you need to get a helmet.”

“Mrs. Russell always reminded me of Ms. Frizzle from the Magic School Bus show. She is among one of the teachers I would consider to be the Greats,” Dustin Lybbert posted. “Her teaching style was always a bit different, but that is what made her stand out from the rest. Among the countless teachers that I have forgotten, and will forget, over the years; Mrs. Russell will NEVER become one of them. People need to stop being so sensitive.”

Russell’s colleagues also defended the teacher.

“I can honestly understand certain students, especially here in Lehi and Utah County, being slightly offended, but to the extent that they have taken this discipline is ridiculous,” teacher Leah Kinyon said. “A student called her sir, and I think that’s what led to the boob comment. She said, ‘Last time I checked, I’m still a woman.’”