School Launches Gay-Straight Club

[Natasha]

School Launches Gay-Straight Club

http://www.theledger.com/article/20080218/NEWS/802180350/1004
02/18/2008

DELAND | One boy whose hair reaches halfway down his back wore a camouflage tank top, light blue nail polish, blue eye shadow and a thick silver chain around his neck.

[Chaunte]

We do a student in-service day at the high school where I teach.  We are hoping to bring in a guest speaker to talk about a) being gay and b) living with HIV.  My principal thought it would be a great prequil to my transition next September.

I have had a student come out to me this year.  As a result, I have been pushing to start a gay-straight alliance where I teach.  With a bit of luck,I am hoping to have our guest speaker address these kids as well in a break out session.

Chaunte

[lady amarant]

Wow, this sort of thing does make one hope that the world is maybe changing, bit by bit.

And Chaunte: Good on ya! You're the kind of teacher I could really have done with when I was at school. Thanks for being there for your kids.