An ex-drag queen elementary principal in Okhaloma decided to resign after facing backlashes from parents and other people concerned for students.
Dr. Shane Murnan, who was known as "Shanetel Mandalay" when he was performing as a drag queen, was hired as the principal of the John Glenn Elementary School in June 2023.
After hearing this news, many parents and other people were outraged, especially when Murnan faced possession of child pornography charges.
Now, Shane Murman decided to resign from his position as a top school administration in Oklahoma because of the backlashes.
Ex-Drag Queen Elem Principal Resigns Less Than a Year After Hiring
According to Fox News' latest report, Dr. Shane Murnan filed her resignation this week. This was after Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters called the ex-drag queen to step down.
"The drag queen is out at Western Heights. I've demanded it from day one," said Walters.
He added that having an ex-drag queen as a school principal is not what parents want for their kids. After knowing that the elementary school hired someone with child pornography charges, Walters questioned the educational institute's practices.
"The issues at Western Heights continue. What is going on with their hiring practices?" asked the official.
"It will not be tolerated here in Oklahoma to have drag queens in the classroom.," added Ryan Walters.
The Western Heights School District confirmed that they were aware of the previous allegations that Shane Murnan faced shortly after she was hired.
But, these previous charges were dismissed more than 20 years ago, explained the school district. Despite this, parents and officials are still against having drag queens as principals or other school staff, especially if they have child pornography charges on their background.
Why Drag Queen Was Hired in the First Place
The New York Post reported that Murnan was working as a fifth-grade teacher when she faced child pornography possession charges. Because of these allegations, she decided to resign from his position.
Years later, the ex-drag queen decided to re-enter the educational sector. Despite criticisms from parents and other people, school district officials defended the former principal, saying that were the ones who endorsed her leadership.
They explained that they were aware of her previous charges that were dismissed years ago. Officials further stated that because of Murnan's vision, they were excited to welcome her as John Glenn's principal.
They also argued that Shane Murnan had been serving the educational field for more than 25 years, saying that the former drag queen has an outstanding reputation.
