Quote from: Emma1017 on May 08, 2025, 09:38:57 PMI keep it simple for the kids, I use my male name but that is ok because, as you have helped me understand Sephirah, I have always been Emma. That is what I needed to learn. That is the smile they see. That is the smile I feel and the one you all know.
It's the one I share with people I care about.
Jess I feel more like a convertible lately...😁
I love your posts about the intersection of your gender and working in a school. I've been an educator for most of my life, though left the classroom 12 years ago for a position supporting teachers.
I too am figuring out names. I'm working on breaking down the barrier that made me Krista only in queer spaces. I had my first professional meeting as Krista yesterday, supporting a trans teen with their rights on overnight field trips.
I do planetarium and outdoor education sometimes, using my male name. But I'm dressing as Krista. Sometimes I think I'm confusing not only myself, but others, too.
Finally, I love that you gave the kids a way forward on a prom. Our local LGBTQ+ center does one. Very small, low-budget, and very meaningful to the students. You are a gift to your students of all genders and to your community!
