On Wednesday, our principal officially announced the departure of our assistant principal due to "budget cuts." I think her exact words were "her position has been eliminated." The truth is, our administrative team was deeply divided over some philosophically important values and our principal has never been a fan of our AP, who prioritizes culture and relationships over test scores and silence.
I have know this was coming for a while, but it didn't make Wednesday any easier. My AP is the one who fought to get me hired. She has coached me throughout the year and supported me. She is the person who looks me in the eye and tells me that I have a gift. Frankly, I don't know how I would have made it through this year without her. She is responsive, passionate, and full of positive energy.
Since our meeting on Friday I have carried a heavy heart. I don't know how to get over it, or how to make it any easier.
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