Jacobson and her co-host's comments occurred on the August 22 episode of Chicago's Morning Answers. Calls for her resignation began immediately, culminating with the Chicago Teacher's Union calling for her dismissal. Source: Block Club Chicago LINCOLN SQUARE — Conservative broadcaster Amy Jacobson has stepped down from her role as Amundsen head volleyball coach after mocking 17-year-old Gus Walz on a radio show. A source at the school confirmed Wednesday that Jacobson has resigned from her position. The move came after parents called for her to step down, saying, "[someone] who’s making fun of a child who’s neurodivergent is not someone you want coaching children.” Parents of Amundsen students received an email from Principal Kristi Eilers around 12:30 p.m.