News Summary
Jennifer Schroeder has resigned from her position as principal of Randolph Middle School amidst a backdrop of suspensions and public outcry for clearer communication from the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district. Leadership questions arose following Schroeder’s suspension, coinciding with a violent incident involving a parent. The district has announced that Michael Turner will step in as interim principal as concerns about student safety and administrative transparency loom over the community.
Charlotte, North Carolina — Jennifer Schroeder has resigned from her role as principal of Randolph Middle School, effective July 1, 2025. This announcement was made by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS) district, which also confirmed that Schroeder had been suspended with pay starting May 20, 2025. The specifics behind her suspension were not disclosed by CMS, leading to significant public frustration regarding the lack of transparency surrounding district leadership decisions.
Schroeder’s suspension coincided with the suspension of Jamie Brooks, another principal within the district, raising questions about the leadership climate at CMS. Parents and staff have voiced their concerns over the way these matters have been handled, calling for clearer communication from the school district.
In the wake of Schroeder’s resignation, Michael Turner, a retired principal with over 30 years of experience in education, will assume the role of interim principal. Turner has a history of serving in interim capacities at various schools throughout the district, including Hopewell High School and West Mecklenburg High School. He will lead Randolph Middle School through the summer and into the start of the 2025-26 academic year.
Compounding the situation, on May 5, 2025, an incident occurred that involved a parent, Mariah Hector, who was charged with attacking Principal Schroeder. The altercation reportedly unfolded after Hector was summoned to the school due to her daughter’s involvement in a fight. During this incident, Hector allegedly pushed past a school employee and shoved Schroeder against a wall, culminating in an attempt to choke an area assistant superintendent. The school was placed on lockdown to ensure the safety of students and staff during this disturbance.
In light of these events, the school district has refrained from confirming whether the violent incident was connected to Schroeder’s suspension. Despite the turmoil, CMS has attempted to assure parents that operations at Randolph Middle School will continue smoothly and without disruption due to this leadership change.
Parents have also expressed dissatisfaction regarding how bullying incidents have been managed within the school, indicating a broader concern about student safety and the support systems in place for both students and staff. There has been no clarity on whether these complaints had any relationship to Schroeder’s departure.
The situation surrounding Randolph Middle School’s administration highlights the challenges faced by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools district in maintaining transparency and trust among parents, staff, and the community. As the school year approaches, the focus will now shift to how the new interim principal, Michael Turner, will address the existing issues and lead the school towards stability and improved communication.
As the district works to restore confidence in its leadership, parents and community members will be closely monitoring the changes at Randolph Middle School to ensure that student welfare remains a top priority.
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- WCCB: Charlotte Catholic High School Principal Resigns
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