Parveen Shaikh, the principal of Somaiya School in Mumbai, was fired for liking a pro-Palestine post on social media.
Parveen Shaikh, the principal of Somaiya School in Mumbai, has been fired for liking a pro-Palestine post on social media.
Ms Shaikh has been accused of endorsing “pro-Hamas, pro-Islamist, and anti-Hindu” views through her engagement with such posts on social media.
In a statement shared on social media platform X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday, the Somaiya school management said Parveen Shaikh’s personal social media activities were “starkly misaligned with the values we cherish” and hence “given the gravity of concerns” and “after careful consideration”, it discontinued her (services).
“After careful consideration, the management has discontinued Ms Parveen Shaikh’s association with Somaiya Vidyavihar to ensure that our ethos of unity and inclusivity is not compromised,” it said.
5 Facts About Parveen Shaikh
- Parveen Shaikh was associated with Somaiya School for about 12 years. She took charge as the principal seven years ago.
- Ms Shaikh has over 30 years of experience in the field of education, according to her LinkedIn profile.
- Her expertise lies in coaching, mentoring, and professional development of pre-service and in-service teachers.
- She is also skilled at designing curricula and creating effective classroom layouts.
- Besides teaching, Ms Shaikh is also involved in school audits.
