(DCNF)—A Montgomery County, Pa., elementary school principal is on administrative leave Friday after admitting he used antisemitic language, Philadelphia-area media outlets reported.
After leaving a voicemail for a parent, Principal Phillip Leddy of Lower Gwynedd Elementary School allegedly went on the antisemitic rant while using profanity after he thought the phone had been hung up, Fox 29 reported. During his diatribe to another staff member, Leddy allegedly used the phrase “Jew camp,” claimed that the parent in question was probably an attorney and had “Jew money” while also repeating an antisemitic conspiracy theory about Jews and banks, according to a statement by the Jewish Federation of Greater Philadelphia.
“The presence of others in the room, the lack of challenge or interruption, and the comfort with which these remarks were spoken raise serious questions about culture, accountability, and oversight within the school environment,” the Jewish Federation said in the release. “We understand the district is also investigating the involvement of others whose voices are audible on the recording, which is a necessary and appropriate step.”
Leddy reported himself for making the comments and has been recommended for termination, according to WVPI TV. A hearing is scheduled for Monday.
According to an archived version of his biography on the Lower Gwynedd Elementary School website, Leddy became principal in September 2023 after serving several years as Committee Chair of the district’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee and as a principal for fifth and sixth-grade students at another elementary school. His biography was removed from the school’s site as of Friday night.
His credentials also noted that he is a “DEI-Expert,” claiming, “He served as Committee Chair of the district’s Equity, Diversity and Inclusion Committee, and prides himself on developing, supporting an maintaining a positive school culture that emphasizes belongingness and collaboration.”
According to the bio, Leddy received his bachelor’s degree from Bloomsburg University and his master’s degree from Cabrini College.
“I do not believe the actions and words of this principal reflect the views of our staff entirely,” Wissahickon School District Superintendent Dr. Mwenyewe Dawan told CBS Philadelphia. “One person’s hateful actions should not negatively impact the way our community views the rest of our staff.”
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A hard lesson to learn that you must never criticize the chosen ones.
Your bigotry must be compensation for your micro-penis.
Correct. If you reasonably criticize Jews or Israel, God will CURSE YOU TO HELL!!!
Note that they did not quote what he said, refute what he said or say that what he said was factually wrong.
Whadda goy…
Prepare for lift off
Very unfortunate how Jews have been such an ongoing target. Many are some of the smartest people I know. Good people. If they’re guilting of anything it’s that many of them are driven to succeed in life. Many you can look up to and some whose actions are disgusting. It’s all part of being human. If you think you’re above this you don’t know jack.
Very ‘unfortunate’ how so many people blindly defend Jews/Israel and insist they are as innocent as newborn babies for thousands of years.
How do to tell if you, or someone else, is one of these sheepish doIts?
Ask yourself, or others, to name JUST ONE crime by Jews/Israel in the last 40 years. If the answer is none, well, there you go; you found a blind Jew/Israel worshipper.
Very ‘unfortunate’ how so many peole blindly blame Jews/Israel and insist they are responsible for every malady known and unknown. Talking about a herd driven prole….
I agree ,I love Israel and the Jewish people. The only criticism I have is their unfortunate allegiance with the dim party but as the years go by and many learn that the dims are their enemy they are coming to MAGA in droves.
If you asked them why they overwhelmingly vote for Democrats, they would call you an anti-semite. Be careful when dealing with the chosen ones!
Yeah, driven in life to steal from anyone and everyone. You Obviously don’t know Jews are are a liar.
Well, do they have that money or don’t they?
Exactly.
Note that they did not quote what he said, refute what he said or say that what he said was factually wrong.
Another queer. Don’t we have more than enough of them already? DEI expert? I’m SURE he is. Maybe he should learn how to use a phone.