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Public commenters demand answers after Montessori teacher removed; speakers raise concerns about staff diversity and leadership
Summary
Several parents and community members questioned Pittsburgh Public Schools Monday about the removal and reassignment of a Franciscan Montessori lead teacher and raised broader concerns about Black teacher representation and school leadership.
Several parents and community members questioned Pittsburgh Public Schools Monday about the removal and reassignment of a Franciscan Montessori lead teacher and raised broader concerns about Black teacher representation and school leadership.
Speakers said Stephanie Lepine, whom they identified as the school’s sole lead Black teacher at the time, was removed from her classroom in December 2023 by then‑principal Callie Meyer. They said Lepine was later cleared in February 2024 but was transferred to a school that does not offer Montessori; speakers asked why she was not…
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