‘Mr. T’ says he won’t return to Hebron High
Rachmad “Mr. T” Tjachyadi Rachmad Tjachyadi, the Hebron High School chemistry teacher placed on administrative leave last month after video of him wearing a dress to school on “Spirit Day” was uploaded to social media by the right-wing account @LibsofTikTok, has notified to Lewisville ISD officials that he will not be returning to the school.
Gordy Carmona, North Texas community engagement and advocacy strategist for Equality Texas, told Dallas Voice they have not yet been able to confirm this news with Tjachyadi themself. “Seeing the message released by LISD earlier today was heartbreaking,” Carmona said. “Not only have they failed their students and lost an exceptional teacher at a time when Texas continues to face a teacher shortage, they have empowered out-of-state opposition groups to continue attacking the LGBTQIA+ community in north Texas.” Amy Broughton, Hebron High School principal, notified the families of HHS students today (Wednesday, March 6) in an email.
Broughton’s email included the text of a letter Tjachyadi sent explaining his decision: “I want to inform you I had made the decision not to return to Hebron High School.
After much thought and consideration, I believe this decision is best for everyone. It has been very difficult to see the hateful comments on social media about me and about Hebron High School, and that has greatly influenced my decision to remove myself from the narrative. “The brought spot has been the support I have felt from Hebron students and staff, former students and staff and the Hebron community and LISD.
