Former Principal Now Teaches Kindergarten | Portland News

A former Portland Public Schools principal, Diana Madarieta, ousted in 2019 after a student incident involving cocaine, is now teaching kindergarten — and her name’s still in the school directory. The controversy erupted when her school mishandled a student’s medical emergency, sparking outrage from over 50 parents who demanded accountability. Though she was removed as principal and reassigned to a central office role, she’s now back in the classroom — raising questions about her reinstatement and the district’s handling of the situation. We’re still waiting for official statements from both Madarieta and the district. 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/81c682b7b4bfdfbe