A Bronx school, DreamYard Prep, finds itself embroiled in a sex scandal involving its principal, Anthony Santiago, and assistant principal, Maritza Vazquez. The Department of Education is investigating multiple complaints of sexual harassment and inappropriate relationships. The complaints include allegations of explicit conversations, objectification of female staff, and pressure to falsify records. Santiago is accused of pressuring staff to rate job candidates by attractiveness and making inappropriate comments. Vazquez denied all allegations, stating her relationship with Santiago is strictly professional. The school, known for its arts-integrated curriculum, has seen a decline in performance ratings, ranking 301 out of 533 New York City public schools. In a series of text messages, Vazquez allegedly shared explicit details of her sexual relationship with Santiago. Some staff members have raised concerns about retaliation for performance feedback and accountability issues. The DOE is investigating the allegations, emphasizing zero tolerance for harassment. This is not the first scandal to hit DreamYard, as a teacher was previously caught trying to arrange a sexual encounter with an undercover cop in 2015. The school’s reputation and leadership are now under scrutiny as the investigation unfolds.
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Principal of DreamYard Prep High School Faces Investigation for Sexual Harassment
