COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (KRDO) – Students and parents gathered outside the Academy School District 20 administration building to protest after Pine Creek High School Principal Tracie Cormaney was placed on administrative leave .
The students and parents voiced confusion and frustration that District 20 leadership hasn’t explained why Pine Creek High School Principal Tracie Cormaney was placed on leave.
“You notice she’s gone and you wonder if she’s sick or whatnot or what’s going on,” said Pine Creek High School senior Carson Caplan. “And then when you hear about all this, it’s just kind of shocking.”
Circling in a parking lot with signs, students chanted “We don’t trust you,” “Bring back Cormaney,” and “Free C Money,” referencing a nickname they have for their principal.
“It’s really hard for us because, you know, we all love our principal Mrs. Cormaney. She’s amazing, there’s no words to describe her,” said High School junior Cameron Cooper. “You know, whenever you’re down, you go in her office and talk to her and she makes you feel at home. She’s just very loving and compassionate.”