Parents told ABC13 that their families were blindsided by sudden and sweeping leadership changes at HISD schools on Friday.
“I can’t think of a good reason for it,” Harvard Elementary parent Quynhthy Bui said.
Teacher turnover and continuous leadership changes have been the norm since the state takeover of the district.
“It says to me that Mike Miles doesn’t have the best of intentions for our kids,” Harvard parent Leah Kiefer said.
Harvard Elementary already knew their principal might be out. Several weeks ago, the district announced the principal was being investigated for something the district wouldn’t give details on. In a letter overnight, families learned the investigation was wrapped and the Harvard Elementary principal was recommended for termination. The letter still didn’t say what the investigation was about, and that’s a big reason why these families are so distrustful. New principal Sharon Pe Benito was announced and could be seen outside Harvard on Friday. Also in the Harvard letter was the news that their assistant principal was being reassigned and the assistant principal at Memorial Elementary was coming to Harvard.