A Georgia principal was fired from her position after she was recorded making a racially charged remark during a private school graduation ceremony last week.

Nancy Gordeuk, the principal of TNT Academy, was let go from the Stone Mountain school shortly after video of her racist comment went viral. During the ceremony, Gordeuk specifically called out "the black people" who were leaving the event while the valedictorian's was giving a speech.

"You people are being so rude, to not listen to this speech," Gordeuk said from behind the podium, scolding the attendees last Friday. "Look who's leaving ... all the black people."

In response, some of the graduates stormed off the stage while attendees walked out of the ceremony. Critics online also demanded that the educator be fired after the video footage went viral.

Gordeuk, who is the founder of TNT Academy, blamed the devil for her controversial remark, saying, "The devil was in the house and came out from my mouth," according to CBS Atlanta.

Following the controversy, the TNT Academy board of directors chair Heidi Anderson told the Georgia NAACP that the board had decided "to dismiss Nancy Gordeuk as principal," reports CNN.

"During the coming transition, we will continue to prioritize support for our most recent graduates. Moreover, we will continue our commitment to providing students with the best educational classes, transcription services and academic credit recovery possible," wrote Anderson in an email.

Gordeuk also issued an apology, saying, "I deeply apologize for my actions made in the emotional state of trying to let this last student finish his speech. I take a personal interest in the success of every student that comes through our doors without regard to their race, religion or ethnicity."

The Georgia NAACP said it applauds the academy's decision to terminate Gordeuk: "Beyond the inappropriate remarks, the former principal attempted to legitimize the bizarre episode by claiming 'the devil made her do it.' The Flip Wilson defense may have worked for a comedian, but not a chief educational official charged with the overall day-to-day management of academic and school operations," reports The Atlanta Journal-Constitution.

Johnson went on to say that the NAACP "would defend Mrs. Gordeuk's right as a private citizen to free speech. However, those entrusted with responsibility for our children must set a high standard marked by civility. That is obviously a test the former principal failed."

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