About 15 months after a shooting killed 17 people at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, the school's principal says he's stepping down
Thompson had led the school in Parkland, Florida, as it recovered after a gunman stormed the campus and killed 17 people on February 14, 2018. He was not at school that day.Several teachers told CNN that Thompson broke down in tears when he told staff and faculty in an emotional face-to-face meeting after classes on Friday.
It's been challenging, but I always remained as positive as possible and did what I felt was in the best interest of the students and staff."He continued,"Advisors and fellow colleagues always said take care of yourself. If at any point you feel like it is affecting your family or your health you need to make a change. That time has come.""I wanted to stay and see this through but I just can't continue at this pace.
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