LGTBQ Conference

After attending the conference I can say that I learn a plethora of new information. I was hoping to gain new information about LGTBQ students in general including how they are treated and what is being done to ensure they are as safe as their fellow students in the public school system.

I went in a little reserved and shy as I tend to do in new situations. While there we participated in some group activities which were not my "cup of tea." I personally felt a little bit uncomfortable during those times mostly due to the fact that I do know so little about the LGTBQ community so I didn't really know what to say. But things that push one out of their comfort zone are good.

I know how I would like my classroom to be as well as the school I work for. I want every single one of my students to feel safe and feel they can express who they are without being ridiculed, mocked, made fun of or harassed in any way. By going to this conference I now know more about the LGTBQ community in general and what is going on in the school systems as well as how to help make the LGTBQ community feel safe.