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Dr. Sandra Hastie Resigns Amid Controversy Over 'Dirt Files'

1/29/2026

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Story summary

Dr. Sandra Hastie resigned from Somerville House for family reasons, not a data leak.
The Diocesan School for Girls, which hired her, faced controversy over notes about students and families.
Parents called the notes a "dirt file" and a betrayal of trust.
The Diocesan board acknowledged it knew of the incident during Hastie's hiring and praised her transparency.
The Diocesan School for Girls emphasized student privacy and cybersecurity.

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Story summary

Dr. Sandra Hastie resigned from Somerville House for family reasons, not a data leak.
The Diocesan School for Girls, which hired her, faced controversy over notes about students and families.
Parents called the notes a "dirt file" and a betrayal of trust.
The Diocesan board acknowledged it knew of the incident during Hastie's hiring and praised her transparency.
The Diocesan School for Girls emphasized student privacy and cybersecurity.