Navy ES Principal Arrested

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like we have all been blindsided by this. It is so shocking. My emotions range from shock, sadness, and anger. We have yet to receive any updates or support as promised.

They found out about on Thursday. It’s now Monday. What supports do you need? A grief counselor?

No, the Navy community found out about this almost a week ago on Tuesday, 9/6. It is now nearly a week later. We have yet to hear anything from our new principal or any updates from the regional principal for that matter. Gossip is rampant, kids are upset, and there is talk now of writing letters of support. There has been no plan presented to help families with emotions. The whole situation is highly disturbing and it’s been handled poorly.

What exactly do you want them to say or do? They can’t tell us anything and you know that. The school is functioning normally and, as a Navy parent, that’s my most important concern. Any emotions my kid may have, we can address at home. I have no issue with how it’s been handled.

So you don’t think the new principal should have emailed the community to introduce himself?

There is no new principal yet. The regional principal is stepping in on a very temporary basis as a stopgap measure. This is not the same thing as hiring an interim principal. The search for an interim is most almost certainly in the works. I'm sure that person will introduce themselves to the school community once they are officially appointed to the role. Give it a minute to let them do a search for the most appropriate replacement. I would rather they not rush and just put in whoever.

I am not sure what kind of emotional support you are expecting from the school. Whatever you are feeling is probably being felt by the staff and teachers times 100. They worked with him every day and probably feel upset/betrayed. Let them focus on educating our children. That's why we send them to school. If you need a therapist for yourself or your kids to talk this through, then deal with that on your own.

And maybe in the future don't put people on such a pedestal. Humans are fallible and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes. Maybe you've never had someone you respected or cared about disappoint you before. I guess you've been lucky. It happens every day. It's a good life lesson for your children to learn.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like we have all been blindsided by this. It is so shocking. My emotions range from shock, sadness, and anger. We have yet to receive any updates or support as promised.

They found out about on Thursday. It’s now Monday. What supports do you need? A grief counselor?

No, the Navy community found out about this almost a week ago on Tuesday, 9/6. It is now nearly a week later. We have yet to hear anything from our new principal or any updates from the regional principal for that matter. Gossip is rampant, kids are upset, and there is talk now of writing letters of support. There has been no plan presented to help families with emotions. The whole situation is highly disturbing and it’s been handled poorly.

What exactly do you want them to say or do? They can’t tell us anything and you know that. The school is functioning normally and, as a Navy parent, that’s my most important concern. Any emotions my kid may have, we can address at home. I have no issue with how it’s been handled.

So you don’t think the new principal should have emailed the community to introduce himself?

There is no new principal yet. The regional principal is stepping in on a very temporary basis as a stopgap measure. This is not the same thing as hiring an interim principal. The search for an interim is most almost certainly in the works. I'm sure that person will introduce themselves to the school community once they are officially appointed to the role. Give it a minute to let them do a search for the most appropriate replacement. I would rather they not rush and just put in whoever.

I am not sure what kind of emotional support you are expecting from the school. Whatever you are feeling is probably being felt by the staff and teachers times 100. They worked with him every day and probably feel upset/betrayed. Let them focus on educating our children. That's why we send them to school. If you need a therapist for yourself or your kids to talk this through, then deal with that on your own.

And maybe in the future don't put people on such a pedestal. Humans are fallible and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes. Maybe you've never had someone you respected or cared about disappoint you before. I guess you've been lucky. It happens every day. It's a good life lesson for your children to learn.

How do you know this? None of this was communicated in the original email. I just went back and read it and it said nothing about a search for an interim principal. It was not clear the new principal was only temporary. Either way, I would expect an email from the “temporary” principal or at the very least be given his email in case we need to contact him. The email also said “I want you to know we have a plan in place to support staff, kids, and families.” So far I haven’t heard anything more about this plan or seen anything. Sorry, but this has been a complete debacle. It feels like the ship is sailing but with no captain. Just FCPS for you I guess.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like we have all been blindsided by this. It is so shocking. My emotions range from shock, sadness, and anger. We have yet to receive any updates or support as promised.

They found out about on Thursday. It’s now Monday. What supports do you need? A grief counselor?

No, the Navy community found out about this almost a week ago on Tuesday, 9/6. It is now nearly a week later. We have yet to hear anything from our new principal or any updates from the regional principal for that matter. Gossip is rampant, kids are upset, and there is talk now of writing letters of support. There has been no plan presented to help families with emotions. The whole situation is highly disturbing and it’s been handled poorly.

What exactly do you want them to say or do? They can’t tell us anything and you know that. The school is functioning normally and, as a Navy parent, that’s my most important concern. Any emotions my kid may have, we can address at home. I have no issue with how it’s been handled.

So you don’t think the new principal should have emailed the community to introduce himself?

There is no new principal yet. The regional principal is stepping in on a very temporary basis as a stopgap measure. This is not the same thing as hiring an interim principal. The search for an interim is most almost certainly in the works. I'm sure that person will introduce themselves to the school community once they are officially appointed to the role. Give it a minute to let them do a search for the most appropriate replacement. I would rather they not rush and just put in whoever.

I am not sure what kind of emotional support you are expecting from the school. Whatever you are feeling is probably being felt by the staff and teachers times 100. They worked with him every day and probably feel upset/betrayed. Let them focus on educating our children. That's why we send them to school. If you need a therapist for yourself or your kids to talk this through, then deal with that on your own.

And maybe in the future don't put people on such a pedestal. Humans are fallible and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes. Maybe you've never had someone you respected or cared about disappoint you before. I guess you've been lucky. It happens every day. It's a good life lesson for your children to learn.

How do you know this? None of this was communicated in the original email. I just went back and read it and it said nothing about a search for an interim principal. It was not clear the new principal was only temporary. Either way, I would expect an email from the “temporary” principal or at the very least be given his email in case we need to contact him. The email also said “I want you to know we have a plan in place to support staff, kids, and families.” So far I haven’t heard anything more about this plan or seen anything. Sorry, but this has been a complete debacle. It feels like the ship is sailing but with no captain. Just FCPS for you I guess.

OMG. Just stop. Did your kid get to school today? Was lunch served? Were there teachers instructing children? Were the lights on? Did the bus deliver your child back at the end of the day?

Get your anxiety treated and stop with this need to see a plan today. Debacle? The level of entitlement and melodrama is embarrassing. I feel sad for your kids, not because of what their principal did, but because their parent can’t function without attempting to control everything and stir up unnecessary drama.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like we have all been blindsided by this. It is so shocking. My emotions range from shock, sadness, and anger. We have yet to receive any updates or support as promised.

They found out about on Thursday. It’s now Monday. What supports do you need? A grief counselor?

No, the Navy community found out about this almost a week ago on Tuesday, 9/6. It is now nearly a week later. We have yet to hear anything from our new principal or any updates from the regional principal for that matter. Gossip is rampant, kids are upset, and there is talk now of writing letters of support. There has been no plan presented to help families with emotions. The whole situation is highly disturbing and it’s been handled poorly.

What exactly do you want them to say or do? They can’t tell us anything and you know that. The school is functioning normally and, as a Navy parent, that’s my most important concern. Any emotions my kid may have, we can address at home. I have no issue with how it’s been handled.

So you don’t think the new principal should have emailed the community to introduce himself?

There is no new principal yet. The regional principal is stepping in on a very temporary basis as a stopgap measure. This is not the same thing as hiring an interim principal. The search for an interim is most almost certainly in the works. I'm sure that person will introduce themselves to the school community once they are officially appointed to the role. Give it a minute to let them do a search for the most appropriate replacement. I would rather they not rush and just put in whoever.

I am not sure what kind of emotional support you are expecting from the school. Whatever you are feeling is probably being felt by the staff and teachers times 100. They worked with him every day and probably feel upset/betrayed. Let them focus on educating our children. That's why we send them to school. If you need a therapist for yourself or your kids to talk this through, then deal with that on your own.

And maybe in the future don't put people on such a pedestal. Humans are fallible and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes. Maybe you've never had someone you respected or cared about disappoint you before. I guess you've been lucky. It happens every day. It's a good life lesson for your children to learn.

How do you know this? None of this was communicated in the original email. I just went back and read it and it said nothing about a search for an interim principal. It was not clear the new principal was only temporary. Either way, I would expect an email from the “temporary” principal or at the very least be given his email in case we need to contact him. The email also said “I want you to know we have a plan in place to support staff, kids, and families.” So far I haven’t heard anything more about this plan or seen anything. Sorry, but this has been a complete debacle. It feels like the ship is sailing but with no captain. Just FCPS for you I guess.

OMG. Just stop. Did your kid get to school today? Was lunch served? Were there teachers instructing children? Were the lights on? Did the bus deliver your child back at the end of the day?

Get your anxiety treated and stop with this need to see a plan today. Debacle? The level of entitlement and melodrama is embarrassing. I feel sad for your kids, not because of what their principal did, but because their parent can’t function without attempting to control everything and stir up unnecessary drama.

PP is probably one of those parents who complains about every little thing FCPS does. Their last sentence is a tell. Just another reason to take those posts with a grain of salt. Those posters do not look at things in a way that remotely resembles how a normal parent looks at things. They have issues.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like we have all been blindsided by this. It is so shocking. My emotions range from shock, sadness, and anger. We have yet to receive any updates or support as promised.

They found out about on Thursday. It’s now Monday. What supports do you need? A grief counselor?

No, the Navy community found out about this almost a week ago on Tuesday, 9/6. It is now nearly a week later. We have yet to hear anything from our new principal or any updates from the regional principal for that matter. Gossip is rampant, kids are upset, and there is talk now of writing letters of support. There has been no plan presented to help families with emotions. The whole situation is highly disturbing and it’s been handled poorly.

What exactly do you want them to say or do? They can’t tell us anything and you know that. The school is functioning normally and, as a Navy parent, that’s my most important concern. Any emotions my kid may have, we can address at home. I have no issue with how it’s been handled.

So you don’t think the new principal should have emailed the community to introduce himself?

There is no new principal yet. The regional principal is stepping in on a very temporary basis as a stopgap measure. This is not the same thing as hiring an interim principal. The search for an interim is most almost certainly in the works. I'm sure that person will introduce themselves to the school community once they are officially appointed to the role. Give it a minute to let them do a search for the most appropriate replacement. I would rather they not rush and just put in whoever.

I am not sure what kind of emotional support you are expecting from the school. Whatever you are feeling is probably being felt by the staff and teachers times 100. They worked with him every day and probably feel upset/betrayed. Let them focus on educating our children. That's why we send them to school. If you need a therapist for yourself or your kids to talk this through, then deal with that on your own.

And maybe in the future don't put people on such a pedestal. Humans are fallible and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes. Maybe you've never had someone you respected or cared about disappoint you before. I guess you've been lucky. It happens every day. It's a good life lesson for your children to learn.

How do you know this? None of this was communicated in the original email. I just went back and read it and it said nothing about a search for an interim principal. It was not clear the new principal was only temporary. Either way, I would expect an email from the “temporary” principal or at the very least be given his email in case we need to contact him. The email also said “I want you to know we have a plan in place to support staff, kids, and families.” So far I haven’t heard anything more about this plan or seen anything. Sorry, but this has been a complete debacle. It feels like the ship is sailing but with no captain. Just FCPS for you I guess.

OMG. Just stop. Did your kid get to school today? Was lunch served? Were there teachers instructing children? Were the lights on? Did the bus deliver your child back at the end of the day?

Get your anxiety treated and stop with this need to see a plan today. Debacle? The level of entitlement and melodrama is embarrassing. I feel sad for your kids, not because of what their principal did, but because their parent can’t function without attempting to control everything and stir up unnecessary drama.

So in other words, you can’t answer the question. I guess we should all just be thankful our kids are in the building since the whole virtual learning thing. I’m simply asking for some follow up on what was originally communicated to us. And as for drama? I have a feeling you are in the thick of it my dear.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like we have all been blindsided by this. It is so shocking. My emotions range from shock, sadness, and anger. We have yet to receive any updates or support as promised.

They found out about on Thursday. It’s now Monday. What supports do you need? A grief counselor?

No, the Navy community found out about this almost a week ago on Tuesday, 9/6. It is now nearly a week later. We have yet to hear anything from our new principal or any updates from the regional principal for that matter. Gossip is rampant, kids are upset, and there is talk now of writing letters of support. There has been no plan presented to help families with emotions. The whole situation is highly disturbing and it’s been handled poorly.

What exactly do you want them to say or do? They can’t tell us anything and you know that. The school is functioning normally and, as a Navy parent, that’s my most important concern. Any emotions my kid may have, we can address at home. I have no issue with how it’s been handled.

So you don’t think the new principal should have emailed the community to introduce himself?

There is no new principal yet. The regional principal is stepping in on a very temporary basis as a stopgap measure. This is not the same thing as hiring an interim principal. The search for an interim is most almost certainly in the works. I'm sure that person will introduce themselves to the school community once they are officially appointed to the role. Give it a minute to let them do a search for the most appropriate replacement. I would rather they not rush and just put in whoever.

I am not sure what kind of emotional support you are expecting from the school. Whatever you are feeling is probably being felt by the staff and teachers times 100. They worked with him every day and probably feel upset/betrayed. Let them focus on educating our children. That's why we send them to school. If you need a therapist for yourself or your kids to talk this through, then deal with that on your own.

And maybe in the future don't put people on such a pedestal. Humans are fallible and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes. Maybe you've never had someone you respected or cared about disappoint you before. I guess you've been lucky. It happens every day. It's a good life lesson for your children to learn.

How do you know this? None of this was communicated in the original email. I just went back and read it and it said nothing about a search for an interim principal. It was not clear the new principal was only temporary. Either way, I would expect an email from the “temporary” principal or at the very least be given his email in case we need to contact him. The email also said “I want you to know we have a plan in place to support staff, kids, and families.” So far I haven’t heard anything more about this plan or seen anything. Sorry, but this has been a complete debacle. It feels like the ship is sailing but with no captain. Just FCPS for you I guess.

OMG. Just stop. Did your kid get to school today? Was lunch served? Were there teachers instructing children? Were the lights on? Did the bus deliver your child back at the end of the day?

Get your anxiety treated and stop with this need to see a plan today. Debacle? The level of entitlement and melodrama is embarrassing. I feel sad for your kids, not because of what their principal did, but because their parent can’t function without attempting to control everything and stir up unnecessary drama.

So in other words, you can’t answer the question. I guess we should all just be thankful our kids are in the building since the whole virtual learning thing. I’m simply asking for some follow up on what was originally communicated to us. And as for drama? I have a feeling you are in the thick of it my dear.

Just because they're not emailing the parents doesn't mean they're not doing anything. Let me guess - you have a Kindergartener or 1st grader and are super anxious about the lack of communication in general?

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like we have all been blindsided by this. It is so shocking. My emotions range from shock, sadness, and anger. We have yet to receive any updates or support as promised.

They found out about on Thursday. It’s now Monday. What supports do you need? A grief counselor?

No, the Navy community found out about this almost a week ago on Tuesday, 9/6. It is now nearly a week later. We have yet to hear anything from our new principal or any updates from the regional principal for that matter. Gossip is rampant, kids are upset, and there is talk now of writing letters of support. There has been no plan presented to help families with emotions. The whole situation is highly disturbing and it’s been handled poorly.

What exactly do you want them to say or do? They can’t tell us anything and you know that. The school is functioning normally and, as a Navy parent, that’s my most important concern. Any emotions my kid may have, we can address at home. I have no issue with how it’s been handled.

So you don’t think the new principal should have emailed the community to introduce himself?

There is no new principal yet. The regional principal is stepping in on a very temporary basis as a stopgap measure. This is not the same thing as hiring an interim principal. The search for an interim is most almost certainly in the works. I'm sure that person will introduce themselves to the school community once they are officially appointed to the role. Give it a minute to let them do a search for the most appropriate replacement. I would rather they not rush and just put in whoever.

I am not sure what kind of emotional support you are expecting from the school. Whatever you are feeling is probably being felt by the staff and teachers times 100. They worked with him every day and probably feel upset/betrayed. Let them focus on educating our children. That's why we send them to school. If you need a therapist for yourself or your kids to talk this through, then deal with that on your own.

And maybe in the future don't put people on such a pedestal. Humans are fallible and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes. Maybe you've never had someone you respected or cared about disappoint you before. I guess you've been lucky. It happens every day. It's a good life lesson for your children to learn.

How do you know this? None of this was communicated in the original email. I just went back and read it and it said nothing about a search for an interim principal. It was not clear the new principal was only temporary. Either way, I would expect an email from the “temporary” principal or at the very least be given his email in case we need to contact him. The email also said “I want you to know we have a plan in place to support staff, kids, and families.” So far I haven’t heard anything more about this plan or seen anything. Sorry, but this has been a complete debacle. It feels like the ship is sailing but with no captain. Just FCPS for you I guess.

OMG. Just stop. Did your kid get to school today? Was lunch served? Were there teachers instructing children? Were the lights on? Did the bus deliver your child back at the end of the day?

Get your anxiety treated and stop with this need to see a plan today. Debacle? The level of entitlement and melodrama is embarrassing. I feel sad for your kids, not because of what their principal did, but because their parent can’t function without attempting to control everything and stir up unnecessary drama.

So in other words, you can’t answer the question. I guess we should all just be thankful our kids are in the building since the whole virtual learning thing. I’m simply asking for some follow up on what was originally communicated to us. And as for drama? I have a feeling you are in the thick of it my dear.

Just because they're not emailing the parents doesn't mean they're not doing anything. Let me guess - you have a Kindergartener or 1st grader and are super anxious about the lack of communication in general?

No not at all. You couldn’t be any further away from reality. Is lack of communication in K and 1st a thing at Navy? Maybe the new principal can address that.

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Anonymous wrote:Principal’s name already removed from FCPS/NES home page.

Still up: https://navyes.fcps.edu/staff/jonathon-coch

But the description of him is gone.

I’m the PP a few pps back who saw that his name was immediately removed; it is if you click on administration: only 2 APs are shown. If you add his name and title, then yes, his email shows. So anyone who visits the home page and wants to see the names of APs sees only two.

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Are any Navy staff on here? How are you all doing?

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Another Navy parent here who was really shocked and saddened by the news. And while I don't expect the school to communicate a full plan for moving forward yet, I am a little surprised we have heard nothing from this temporary principal at least saying he is very temporary and a search for interim is underway. I feel like even something as basic as that might help, I shouldn't have to read it on DCUM. I also don't expect him to be back. I really liked him as a principal and maybe he will work again at FCPS, but I don't see how he can come back in that type of role after this.

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Sorry, but the parents who want a Principal back who was blind drunk at 2pm such that he drove into a house are CRAZY.

The next time he gets drunk he could drive to school and run over one of your children. This is not a person you want around a school.

I'm sure he has wonderful character traits apart from the drinking, but there are things you cannot ignore. Drinking and driving, potentially around kids is one of them.

PP here. I think the prevailing attitude is that this is such a deviation from Coch's usual character that it must be a horrible mistake he wouldn't repeat. Then the question becomes how you weigh all the good things he's done for years against one very, very bad decision.

Being that drunk at 2pm is probably not a deviation from typical behavior.

I hope he gets help, and I'm thankful no one was killed or injured.

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like we have all been blindsided by this. It is so shocking. My emotions range from shock, sadness, and anger. We have yet to receive any updates or support as promised.

They found out about on Thursday. It’s now Monday. What supports do you need? A grief counselor?

No, the Navy community found out about this almost a week ago on Tuesday, 9/6. It is now nearly a week later. We have yet to hear anything from our new principal or any updates from the regional principal for that matter. Gossip is rampant, kids are upset, and there is talk now of writing letters of support. There has been no plan presented to help families with emotions. The whole situation is highly disturbing and it’s been handled poorly.

What exactly do you want them to say or do? They can’t tell us anything and you know that. The school is functioning normally and, as a Navy parent, that’s my most important concern. Any emotions my kid may have, we can address at home. I have no issue with how it’s been handled.

So you don’t think the new principal should have emailed the community to introduce himself?

There is no new principal yet. The regional principal is stepping in on a very temporary basis as a stopgap measure. This is not the same thing as hiring an interim principal. The search for an interim is most almost certainly in the works. I'm sure that person will introduce themselves to the school community once they are officially appointed to the role. Give it a minute to let them do a search for the most appropriate replacement. I would rather they not rush and just put in whoever.

I am not sure what kind of emotional support you are expecting from the school. Whatever you are feeling is probably being felt by the staff and teachers times 100. They worked with him every day and probably feel upset/betrayed. Let them focus on educating our children. That's why we send them to school. If you need a therapist for yourself or your kids to talk this through, then deal with that on your own.

And maybe in the future don't put people on such a pedestal. Humans are fallible and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes. Maybe you've never had someone you respected or cared about disappoint you before. I guess you've been lucky. It happens every day. It's a good life lesson for your children to learn.

How do you know this? None of this was communicated in the original email. I just went back and read it and it said nothing about a search for an interim principal. It was not clear the new principal was only temporary. Either way, I would expect an email from the “temporary” principal or at the very least be given his email in case we need to contact him. The email also said “I want you to know we have a plan in place to support staff, kids, and families.” So far I haven’t heard anything more about this plan or seen anything. Sorry, but this has been a complete debacle. It feels like the ship is sailing but with no captain. Just FCPS for you I guess.

OMG. Just stop. Did your kid get to school today? Was lunch served? Were there teachers instructing children? Were the lights on? Did the bus deliver your child back at the end of the day?

Get your anxiety treated and stop with this need to see a plan today. Debacle? The level of entitlement and melodrama is embarrassing. I feel sad for your kids, not because of what their principal did, but because their parent can’t function without attempting to control everything and stir up unnecessary drama.

So in other words, you can’t answer the question. I guess we should all just be thankful our kids are in the building since the whole virtual learning thing. I’m simply asking for some follow up on what was originally communicated to us. And as for drama? I have a feeling you are in the thick of it my dear.

Just because they're not emailing the parents doesn't mean they're not doing anything. Let me guess - you have a Kindergartener or 1st grader and are super anxious about the lack of communication in general?

Extra communication to parents of kindergartener and 1st grader should happen. Any teacher or administration worth anything knows that. You can't count on kids that age ti remember things or pass on information.

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Anonymous wrote:Gossip away, ladies!!

The parents drove him to drink.

You know it. The FCPS azzhole parents are the pushiest, most obnoxious, triggered shitheads imaginable!!!!
Also, FCPS only hires the SPECIAL ones.

Clearly you've never met any Loudoun parents.

+1 have you seen their school board meetings? Absolute circuses.

We are trying to get rid of them

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Anonymous wrote:I feel like we have all been blindsided by this. It is so shocking. My emotions range from shock, sadness, and anger. We have yet to receive any updates or support as promised.

They found out about on Thursday. It’s now Monday. What supports do you need? A grief counselor?

No, the Navy community found out about this almost a week ago on Tuesday, 9/6. It is now nearly a week later. We have yet to hear anything from our new principal or any updates from the regional principal for that matter. Gossip is rampant, kids are upset, and there is talk now of writing letters of support. There has been no plan presented to help families with emotions. The whole situation is highly disturbing and it’s been handled poorly.

What exactly do you want them to say or do? They can’t tell us anything and you know that. The school is functioning normally and, as a Navy parent, that’s my most important concern. Any emotions my kid may have, we can address at home. I have no issue with how it’s been handled.

So you don’t think the new principal should have emailed the community to introduce himself?

There is no new principal yet. The regional principal is stepping in on a very temporary basis as a stopgap measure. This is not the same thing as hiring an interim principal. The search for an interim is most almost certainly in the works. I'm sure that person will introduce themselves to the school community once they are officially appointed to the role. Give it a minute to let them do a search for the most appropriate replacement. I would rather they not rush and just put in whoever.

I am not sure what kind of emotional support you are expecting from the school. Whatever you are feeling is probably being felt by the staff and teachers times 100. They worked with him every day and probably feel upset/betrayed. Let them focus on educating our children. That's why we send them to school. If you need a therapist for yourself or your kids to talk this through, then deal with that on your own.

And maybe in the future don't put people on such a pedestal. Humans are fallible and make mistakes, even terrible mistakes. Maybe you've never had someone you respected or cared about disappoint you before. I guess you've been lucky. It happens every day. It's a good life lesson for your children to learn.

This is such a sensible post. It's telling how quickly it was discounted.

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Anonymous wrote:Another Navy parent here who was really shocked and saddened by the news. And while I don't expect the school to communicate a full plan for moving forward yet, I am a little surprised we have heard nothing from this temporary principal at least saying he is very temporary and a search for interim is underway. I feel like even something as basic as that might help, I shouldn't have to read it on DCUM. I also don't expect him to be back. I really liked him as a principal and maybe he will work again at FCPS, but I don't see how he can come back in that type of role after this.

+1,000