Thursday, January 20, 2022 @ 8:00 PM - 9:30 PM ET | Online (Zoom)
Free. Suggested donation of $10.
This panel discussed how to be out in the classroom. Moderator Tricia Friedman was joined by panelists Kyoung Mi Choi, Nate Lyon, and Victoria Thompson.
Tricia Friedman (she/her) is a former IB MYP/DP educator and founder of the Be a Better Ally podcast. She currently consults for Shifting Schools and resides in British Columbia. Learn more about Tricia
Kyoung Mi Choi (she/her or they/them) is an Associate Professor of Counseling Education at San José State University, California. In her private practice, Kyoung Mi supports cross-cultural couples and families in cultivating loving relationships and mutual understanding. She also advocates for the unique needs of international LGBTQ+ students with her wife, Christel, presenting at many conferences. Learn more about Kyong Mi
Nate Lyon (he/him) is a 4th grade teacher and middle grade writer in Chicago, Illinois. He is passionate about making his classroom and school a safe and inclusive space for all kids, and he has presented on LGBTQ+ inclusion for several online education conferences. Learn more about Nate
Victoria Thompson (she/her) is STEM coach and consultant for education in technology. She works with educators in Washington state to create inclusive classrooms, using technology to bridge equity gaps in education and constructing curriculum with an anti-racist lens. Learn more about Victoria