Cobb County teacher has firing rejected by district tribunal

Cobb County teacher Katie Rinderle is facing termination after reading "My Shadow is Purple," a book about gender identity, to fifth graders. (Pixabay)

A tribunal of Cobb County educators recommended that the district not terminate Katie Rinderle for violating district policy.

Earlier this year, Rinderle read “My Shadow is Purple” to her gifted class at Due West Elementary. The book deals with gender issues and self-empowerment.

The district believes that runs afoul of several policies, including what’s known as the Parent’s Bill of Rights, and moved to fire the educator of 10 years.