A Principal’s Courage to Adopt a Student | Cincinnati News

A former high school principal, Robert Burnside, quit his job after defying district orders to expel a homeless teen, Landerius Hayes, ultimately adopting him and giving him a family. Despite facing an unfair investigation and administrative leave, Burnside’s compassion led to Hayes staying in school, graduating, and now pursuing aviation while working as a mechanic. Though he lost his career, Burnside gained a son and his children a brother — a sacrifice he calls necessary and deeply rewarding. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5e9eac581124500b