Controversial Seattle principal no longer a candidate at Tacoma elementary school
A controversial principal candidate for Bryant Montessori has been withdrawn by Tacoma Public Schools Superintendent-elect Carla Santorno.
The district announced Wednesday that Gregory Smith of Lowell Elementary School in Seattle would become Bryant's next principal later this month, and was met with a storm of controversy regarding an investigation into personnel conflicts at King's current school. The Seattle Times has more about the special investigation of Lowell Elementary School.
King's appointment was set to be confirmed at Thursday evening's school board meeting.
Santorno sent a letter to the Bryant community Thursday, explaining her reasons for withdrawing Gregory King's candidacy.
To Bryant Montessori Community,
I have received a lot of commentary and information from many of you about the announcement earlier in the week that we intended to hire Gregory King as the nexty principal at Bryant.
I am withdrawing the recommendation for Mr. King's appointment from this evening's school Board agenda.






































