Embattled gay teacher is back in a Mansfield classroom, but her fight's not over yet
MANSFIELD -- Embattled art teacher Stacy Bailey is starting a new academic year at Mansfield’s Lake Ridge High School — almost a year after she was placed on administrative leave following complaints from parents about her sexual orientation.
Bailey, who filed a federal discrimination lawsuit against Mansfield schools earlier this year, has reported for work at Lake Ridge on Monday. Mansfield’s school year begins on Aug. 15.
Bailey’s attorney, Jason Smith, said Bailey will be dealing with a much larger number of students at Lake Ridge than she did as an elementary school teacher.
“Stacy’s new position comes with a much greater workload and learning curve given her only experience has been with elementary school students,” Smith said.
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