Oklahoma elementary school principal resigns over drag queen past

Published February 4, 2024 8:11pm ET



An elementary school in Oklahoma had its principal resign after it was revealed he had a past drag queen persona.

Dr. Shane Murnan is no longer the principal at John Glenn Elementary School as of Friday. Murnan was also known as “Shantel Mandalay,” a performer impersonating a female. Before he was hired in June 2023, while in drag, Murnan would reportedly read to young children for story time.

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