Another Houston ISD school faces new leadership turmoil as another principal resigns, leaving parents frustrated and questioning the district's direction.
A recent leadership change at Harvard Elementary School in Houston has left many parents questioning the direction of their school and the ongoing changes in the principal's office. On Tuesday, the Houston Independent School District confirmed that the newly appointed principal, Sharon Pe Benito, would not be assuming her role at the school, citing extensive online bullying.
, following the state takeover of the district earlier this year.SUGGESTED: Houston ISD Harvard Elementary Principal "no longer willing to serve" following social media bullyingPe Benito was set to replace Dr. Shelby Calabrese, who was placed on leave in early October. The reasons for Calabrese's departure remain unclear.
officials have not provided further details regarding her leave, but staff from the district's central division reported that Pe Benito was targeted by social media bullying after her appointment.Katie Pearson, a parent of a Harvard Elementary student, expressed frustration with the situation, suggesting that the negative attention was fueled by the release of private emails. "I think it's a really ridiculous take," said Pearson.
Superintendent Mike Miles. According to the records, Pe Benito had expressed support for the changes being implemented in the district, including the expansion of Non-NES to NES schools, a key part of the district's reform efforts. The correspondence dates back to June 2023. In the wake of Pe Benito's departure, Dr. Stefanie Spencer has been appointed as the interim principal at Harvard Elementary. Parents had the opportunity to meet with Dr.
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