Oklahoma drag queen elementary school principal resigns amid outrage, official says

 An Oklahoma elementary school principal, who also has a background as a drag queen and previously faced child pornography charges, has resigned, education officials said this week.

Dr. Shane Murnan, who performed as a drag queen named "Chantel Mandalay," served as principal of John Glenn Elementary School in Oklahoma City after being appointed in June 2023, Fox 25 reports. Shortly after she was hired, Western Heights School District announced that it was "aware of previous allegations that were dismissed more than 20 years ago."

Murnan was linked to alleged drag queen activities by the popular Libs of TikTok social media account in September 2023. Oklahoma Superintendent of Public Instruction Ryan Walters called on her to step down, praising the social media account for outing her.

"Drag queens are in Western Heights. I've asked for it from day one," Walters said in a video posted Friday on X. "This is not what parents want for their children."

"Western Heights continues to have problems. What's going on with their hiring processes?". Walters asked. “Having drag queens in the classroom will not be tolerated here in Oklahoma.”

The news outlet reported that Murnan read children's books during a storytime at the Metropolitan Library System on June 15, 2021. Library officials said organizers researched Murnan's background before the event.

Last year, after social media posts accused Murnan of being a drag queen and following news of alleged child pornography charges, the school district received threats, forcing it to hire additional security and keep Murnan out most days. Had to be instructed to work off-site.