Posted on 09/08/2023 3:03:49 PM PDT by Morgana
An elementary school in Oklahoma is facing a huge backlash after hiring a drag queen as school principal - with the superintendent denouncing the decision as complete 'insanity.'
Ryan Walters, superintendent of the State of Oklahoma, has called for the immediate termination of the drag queen who goes by the name 'Shantel Mandalay' and reads story books to children at local libraries while in costume.
Walters, a vocal opponent of the move, slammed the hiring decision by Western Heights School District, and told Fox News Digital: 'It's outrageous to have a drag queen running a school, you know, here in Oklahoma that doesn't line up with Oklahoma values.'
He cited parental concerns about what he called 'woke left-wing indoctrination' and 'gender theory' in schools.
I hear from parents every day that are concerned with this woke left-wing indoctrination or schools, this gender theory that continues to be thrust upon our kids. It's completely inappropriate.'
The drag queen in question, Dr. Shane Murnan, 52, who was named principal of John Glenn Elementary School in June, has a controversial past, with child pornography charges nearly 20 years ago that were later dropped.
The judge dismissed the charges during the preliminary hearing due to a lack of probable cause as it could not be proven the images depicted minors, according to Fox25.
The school district said it was aware of the previous charges - but defended the hiring, emphasizing the individual's qualifications and outstanding reputation.
The school district released a statement, stating: 'Dr. Murnan has been serving the field of education for more than 25 years and has an outstanding reputation,' the school district wrote. 'He comes highly recommended from previous supervisors, colleagues, and educators.'
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Shantel’s livin the dream
Scary that this is happening in Oklahoma.
Add San Antonio to the list.
That’s not a healthy looking tongue.
Has every county in Texas voted red in the last several presidential elections like Oklahoma has? Didn’t think so. Cleaning up the education system is a problem for even very conservative areas.
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