Dr. Alice Swift, principal of Abington Senior High School, has resumed her role following an independent investigation into allegations of inappropriate social media posts, FOX29 reported.

Dr. Swift was placed on leave on February 12. The details of the allegations at the time were unclear. According to a recent statement from the Abington School District, her post included an antisemitic stereotype.

“We thank our Human Resources Department for their attention in responding to the concerns that were raised; we take matters such as these seriously, and our goal is to always prioritize our students’ best interests in our decision-making,” said Superintendent Dr. Jeffrey S. Fecher.

The district said local faith leaders and the Anti-Defamation League will provide additional programming and training for Dr. Swift, students, and staff.

“Antisemitic bigotry is never, ever acceptable. While religious, ethnic, and racial bigotry is on the rise everywhere, our American Jewish, friends, neighbors, and students have experienced a nearly 900% surge in antisemitic incidents across the country,” School Board President Dr. Melissa Mowry said.

District officials said they cannot share more details because the situation involves personnel matters.

“Bigotry thrives in darkness. Because of this, we cannot expect to heal as a community without honest and open conversation, not about the indisputable fact that the video at issue constituted antisemitism, but about the pain and damage antisemitism causes our friends, neighbors, and students,” Dr. Mowry said.

“I want to be clear that this content does not represent me, my values, or anything I would ever choose to share,” Dr. Swift said. “I recognize, however, that regardless of how this content came to be shared, it caused real distress for members of our school community, and that distress deserves to be acknowledged. I recognize the impact it has had on our community, and I accept full responsibility for not ensuring appropriate safeguards for my social media account, as the content does not reflect my core values and beliefs. For that impact, I sincerely apologize.”

“Discrimination, including antisemitism, has no place in our schools and our community. Our community must be one where every scholar, family member, and employee feels respected, valued, and safe,” she said.

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