So I'm in this awkward part of transitioning where everything about me screams male...except my name. I haven't changed it yet and probably won't have the opportunity to in the near future. (Which blows, btw). Normally it wouldn't be a Huge deal....because I shortened my birth name to a guy's nickname and everyone calls me by that....but I'm in college training to be a teacher.

Part of the whole shebang is going into the public schools to observe. I have to wear a nametag with my birth name on it while dressing as myself (male clothes). People do a double take, like "Oh a boy with a girl's name? or just some really bizarre girl?" I hate it.
Most teachers are pretty nice and don't make a big deal or anything. But one class I observed...I got formally introduced by the teacher. "This is Rachel. She's here to observe the class today. Everyone be nice to her."
I think I died a little inside because all the kids went, "HELLO MISS RACHEL," 
Sucks.
I'm standing there so awkward, feeling as though I might as well have went in drag that day for all the effect my clothes/appearance had on them.
I think over-sensitive about it and don't have the right to complain since I haven't changed my name or started T...but those kids were really confused about what gender I actually was. I guess I'd really just like to start T soon and get my name changed. 

Any similar experiences with you pre-op/ pre-T guys out there?

I volunteer at my kids school. last year I taught 4 soccer classes in the after school program. Half of the students I taught were in Kindergarten. I changed my name and transitioned over the summer. Fast forward this year I a back in the 1st grade class (the one they are now in) I volunteer in on Fridays and I am introduced as Mr. Myles (last year I was Mrs. Michelle), I think a lot of the kids were a little confused because I was thier soccer teacher as a female. But they are kids and bounce back really quickly they now just call me Mr. Myles no problem. I was so glad not to be the Mrs. Michelle anymore.
Myles

Quote from: NightKoi on November 12, 2009, 11:32:43 AM
So I'm in this awkward part of transitioning where everything about me screams male...except my name. I haven't changed it yet and probably won't have the opportunity to in the near future. (Which blows, btw).

You may want to change your name before you get your degree as colleges are famous for NOT being willing to change your name on documents. Licenses and certificates can be even harder and some professions do not allow name changes.

Just a thought.

Its moments like that that make me glad my birth name is unisex.
However you can address to someone that you want to be called your male name and that can be told to teachers. It may not appear on your diploma but at least people will call you that.
I dont care when people call me she. But when I get playfully called by my dad Ms. Ariel it stings. He knows that I identify as male and it pisses me off.

I too would change it, even if it is just thru the SS dept. When I was in school they weren't to keen on gay teachers (I think most see TG as gay, but that is what I've experienced). How would they be for a teacher going from a name of one gender to another?  I know I would not be able to handle that tho I am always referred to as 'she', 'her', 'ma'am' still.

I do wish you luck with your schooling. I know how tough that must be.

Quote from: LordKAT on November 12, 2009, 12:40:16 PM
You may want to change your name before you get your degree as colleges are famous for NOT being willing to change your name on documents. Licenses and certificates can be even harder and some professions do not allow name changes.

Just a thought.

Come to think of it, you may be right.  I'll have to start getting on top of things.
@Kurzar: Do you know how difficult it is to change your name on your SS and receive a new card?
@Kyle: How'd your dad take to your transsexualism? I'm dreading the day I have to tell my folks.
@Myles: That's good to hear. Kids are pretty accepting since society hasn't really poisoned them with stereotypes, cliques, and prejudices yet.

Quote from: NightKoi on November 12, 2009, 03:55:06 PM
Come to think of it, you may be right.  I'll have to start getting on top of things.
@Kurzar: Do you know how difficult it is to change your name on your SS and receive a new card?
@Kyle: How'd your dad take to your transsexualism? I'm dreading the day I have to tell my folks.
@Myles: That's good to hear. Kids are pretty accepting since society hasn't really poisoned them with stereotypes, cliques, and prejudices yet.

There basically praying Ill change my mind, but they arent stopping me.

Quote from: NightKoi on November 12, 2009, 03:55:06 PM
@Kurzar: Do you know how difficult it is to change your name on your SS and receive a new card?

For me it was really easy.  Just took documents, bills ect with my 'new' name. I changed mine during college and it was not a problem.