Marie Jarry

Second-grade teacher Marie Jarry resigned from her job on May 5, 2008, amid controversy stemming from an appearance in a bikini on The Howard Stern Show. On June 27, 2008, Jarry filed suit against school officials and her teachers' union demanding her position be reinstated and back-pay since her resignation.Courant.com: Southington Teacher Sues School Officials (July 8, 2008)

Jarry's husband, Aaron Jarry, says his wife felt pressured to step down from the Thalberg Elementary School community in Southington, Connecticut.MyRecordJournal.com: Thalberg teacher resigns (May 8, 2008) The couple were the winners of Howard Stern's "Ugliest Man, Hottest Wife" contest on May 1, 2008.

1. "We were OK with it, then the local media got a hold of it. There was just a lot of pressure."—Aaron JarryMyRecordJournal.com: Thalberg teacher resigns (May 8, 2008)
2. "She submitted an irrevocable letter of resignation to me, which I accepted. Any reports that she was terminated are not true. I do not intend to make any further comments on this matter, given it is a personnel matter."—Joseph Erardi, Thalberg School superintendentMyRecordJournal.com: Thalberg teacher resigns (May 8, 2008)