Assistant Principal and Athletic Director of Edina High School John Soma resigned on September 10th, 2012 after coming to Edina in 2009.
Soma’s resignation followed his placement on administrative leave beginning August 23rd due to undisclosed allegations. His resignation is effective immediately.
As for Soma’s responsibilities as Assistant Principal and Athletic Director, “EHS Principal Bruce Locklear will lead the transition in the athletic department. Day-to-day operations (scheduling, activity, supervision, etc) will continue to be done by the athletic department staff” and “EHS administration… will share duties for which Mr. Soma has leadership responsibility,” Administrative Assistant Pam Berling said in an email sent to the parents and students of EHS this morning.
The Edina students and staff wish Soma well on his future endeavors.