(courtesy Linda Harvey, Mission America)
COLUMBIA, SC (WIS) – He hasn’t talked about it publicly until now. It was a decision that caused uproar in the Irmo community and made worldwide headlines.
In May 2008, then Principal Eddie Walker announced he would retire because the school district forced him to allow a Gay-Straight Alliance at Irmo High.
Walker’s decision drew lots of criticism, including a protest outside of one of the school board meetings.
After two years of silence, Eddie Walker sat down with News 10’s Brandi Cummings to explain things in his own words.
Eddie Walker is a dedicated educator of 31 years, who has left the career he knows so well.
Walker’s reign as principal of Irmo High School is coupled with both triumph and controversy.
Although Irmo has been named among best in the nation, the world watched as the school went through its share of turmoil starting in 2008. Click here to continue reading.
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