A popular teacher at Torrey Pines High School (TPHS) who suddenly resigned last month will be back in the classroom Monday.
William Harvie, a physics teacher at TPHS for 33 years, retired without explanation.
Following the move, there were demonstrations on campus. Hundreds of students started a petition called "Bring Harvie Back" and set up a Facebook page with thousands of supporters.
Last week, the School Board of the San Dieguito Union High School District voted to decline to accept his registration. At the meeting, many students and parents attended and several spoke in support of Harvie.
Interim Superintendant Eric Dill called Harvie to see if he would be willing to return to his position - and Harvie accepted the offer.
In an email to his staff, Dill admitted that this was an unusual circumstance, and urged people to refrain from speculation.
"I ask you to continue to respect the privacy and reputations of the people involved and avoid any unfair speculation," Dill wrote in the email.
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The reason for his resignation is still a mystery.
