Houston ISD Harvard Elementary Principal "no longer willing to serve" following social media bullying

An elementary school principal at Harvard Elementary School is "no longer willing to serve," according to a statement sent to parents by the Houston Independent School District.

According to the statement, Sharon Pe Benito "is no longer willing to serve as the Harvard Elementary principal.

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Officials said even though she had accepted the Harvard Elementary Principal position last week, after extensive bullying on social media, she determined the job was no longer in her personal or professional best interest.

As a result, school officials said Dr. Stefanie Spencer will be appointed as the interim principal of Harvard Elementary for the remainder of the academic year.

According to the release,

Officials said District leadership will be meeting with the PTA Executive Committee on Wednesday morning. Additionally, on Wednesday November 13 from 5:30 to 6:30 pm, District Leadership will join Dr. Spencer to meet Harvard families, solicit feedback, and answer questions. Molly Lashway, the new Assistant Principal, will also be at tomorrow's meet and greet as planned.