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Wissahickon District Moves to Fire Lower Gwynedd Elementary Principal Over Antisemitic Voicemail

A due-process hearing is set for Monday following the principal’s admission to antisemitic remarks.

Overview

  • Principal Philip Leddy was recorded on a parent's voicemail making antisemitic comments after he believed a call had ended.
  • Leddy acknowledged making inappropriate remarks and is on administrative leave as the district pursues termination under state procedures.
  • A staff member heard on the recording who did not challenge the comments has been placed on administrative leave pending investigation.
  • The Jewish Federation said the recording included phrases such as “Jew camp,” claims of “Jew money,” and a trope about control of banks, and it urged accountability, transparency, and training.
  • District leaders removed Leddy’s biography from the school website and said counselors will be available Monday as the investigation continues.