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Merl Grove Teachers Protest, Call for Principal Marjorie Fullerton’s Resignation

Teachers at Merl Grove High School are demanding Principal Dr Marjorie Fullerton’s resignation amid a long-running leadership dispute. The chairman has sought Education Ministry intervention after a protest disrupted classes.

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4 reports from 2 outlets · First reported Sun, Nov 8

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Updated Nov 10, 2026

About 40 Merl Grove High teachers held a silent protest demanding Principal Dr Marjorie Fullerton’s resignation.
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Fullerton returned after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year found her earlier dismissal improper.
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The protest has disrupted classes, and chairman David Hall has urged Education Ministry intervention.
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The Education Ministry has been trying to broker a resolution among school stakeholders.
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Nov 10, 2026

Merl Grove teachers revolt over principal’s leadership style

Merl Grove High School’s chairman, David Hall, is urging the Ministry of Education to intervene after about 40 teachers staged a protest demanding Principal Dr Marjorie Fullerton’s resignation over leadership concerns. The unrest has disrupted classes and deepened long-running governance disputes, raising fears it could harm students’ learning and the school’s reputation.

Nov 10, 2026

Merl Grove dispute boils over

Teachers at Merl Grove High in St Andrew staged a silent protest on Monday, calling for Principal Dr Marjorie Fullerton’s resignation amid a long-running leadership dispute. Fullerton was reinstated in March after a Supreme Court ruling found her dismissal improper, and the Education Ministry has been trying to broker a resolution among school stakeholders.

Nov 9, 2026

Merl Grove teachers stage protest, call for principal's resignation

About 40 Merl Grove High teachers staged a silent protest Monday calling for Principal Dr Marjorie Fullerton’s resignation, saying her leadership has hurt staff morale and trust. Fullerton, who returned in April after a Supreme Court ruling reinstated her following earlier dismissal and appeals, was off campus during the demonstration.

Nov 9, 2026

WATCH: Protesting Merl Grove teachers mum on grievances

Teachers at Merl Grove High School in Kingston are protesting silently at the school gate, displaying signs about low morale, lack of transparency and demands for respect. The action comes amid ongoing tensions between the board and the principal, who was reinstated after a Supreme Court ruling earlier this year.

Merl Grove Teachers Protest, Call for Principal Marjorie Fullerton’s Resignation

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