As parents, teachers and staff we are collectively requesting the removal of Principal Mellodie Brown at Beethoven Elementary School, located in the Bronzeville community of Chicago. Our students have been treated unfairly and staff members have been victims of discrimination, bullying, and unfair labor practices under the “leadership” of Ms. Brown. We are asking that all stakeholders join us in this fight for Beethoven students and also for the fair and ethical treatment of our staff.

Our students deserve to have teachers present in classrooms and also have the right to learn in a safe, stable, as well as nurturing environment. Ms. Brown has jeopardized the safety of our children and staff, refusing to ensure that our building is secured from predators while leaving us accessible through unmonitored entryways. This is a serious threat to our school community, as one of the aforementioned entryways leads directly to our Pre-K classes and washrooms. Additionally, our children have been denied access to countless educational opportunities and entitled services, as well as meals while in our school building.

The mental anguish that many staff members at Beethoven have had to endure is unspeakable, and the disservice to our children has been inconceivable!!! We can’t describe in detail the avenues we have taken to shed light on the inappropriate and unacceptable actions of Ms. Brown, but today we are asking for your help!

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