Meet One of Our Presenters

Wallace Hudson- Education Program Manager, GLSEN Phoenix

Safer Spaces: Supporting LGBTQ+ Students in Schools:

This training is an excellent way to begin conversations about fostering adult-allyship for LGBTQ students in schools. Educators play a critical role for LGBTQ students as adult allies and advocates. According to GLSEN’s national research on the experiences of LGBTQ youth in schools, nearly 4 in 5 LGBTQ students don’t see positive LGBTQ representation in their curriculum and nearly 9 in 10 experience verbal or physical harassment at school. In this workshop, we will present national data on LGBTQ student experiences, work through classroom-based case studies, and provide resources and strategies for creating inclusive schools where all students feel welcome.