Event overview
Goldsmiths LGBTQ* Society Presents: 'Out' in the Workplace: LGBTQ teachers on the realities of being 'out' in education
It can be tough for many members of the LGBTQ community to come out to themselves and their family and friends, but what about after that i.e. the workplace and beyond?
For many entering the teaching profession it can seem like a daunting prospect to be open regarding their sexual orientation, it is after all, a highly personal matter and many would prefer to avoid unwanted attention from students and particularly their parents. But what benefit, if any, can be gained from being open and 'out' in a workplace like that of a school? Our panel will be discussing these issues.
Featuring:
Liam Nolan
Perry Beeches Academy in Birmingham, where Liam is head teacher. is recognised by Ofsted as the most improved school in the UK ever - with the proportion of GCSE students achieving A*-C jumping from 35% to 77%. At this event He will discuss what role his sexuality played in his work and why it is so important for teachers and teachers in training to 'be out and proud and spreading the word in schools'.
Natacha Kennedy
Educator, transgender human rights activist, researcher on transgender issues. Natacha has been transgender since she was very young. A former primary school teacher living in north London she now conducts research into transgender issues and campaigns for transgender human rights.
http://www.theguardian.com/profile/natacha-kennedy
Elly Barnes
Elly Barnes was voted No: 1 in The Independent on Sundays Pink List 2011 for her commitment to LGBT in education and awarded a ‘highly commended’ by the TES ‘Teacher of the Year’ 2012.
She began Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans History Month celebrations at Stoke Newington School, Hackney, North London in 2005 with a view to eradicating homophobic language and challenging young peoples perceptions of LGBT people.Elly is the LGBT Schools Advisor for Birmingham City Council and founder of ‘Educate and Celebrate’. She is the National Schools rep for LGBT History month and SchoolsOUT.
http://www.ellybarnes.com/
Anna Carlile
Head of BA Education, Culture and Society at Goldsmiths University of London, Anna began her career as a youth worker and counsellor. She has taught and written curriculum for children and young people with Asperger's and Tourette's Syndromes and those labelled as having 'behaviour disorders' and with mental health diagnoses. Her work seeks to addresses issues of institutional prejudice on the basis of race and ethnicity, gender, sexuality, and class, and is fundamentally designed as a collaboration with school professionals, community organisations, and young people.
http://www.gold.ac.uk/educational-studies/staff/carlile/
http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/dr-anna-carlile/
This event will be of particular interest to students/staff thinking of entering the teaching profession, with an interest in LGBTQ rights, or anyone with an interest in discussing the question of being out in the workplace.
We request a donation of £2 per attendee to help fund this and future events.
Goldsmiths LGBTQ* Society
http://www.goldsmithssu.org/organisations/LGBTQ/
https://www.facebook.com/GoldsmithsLGBTQ
Dates & times
| Date | Time | Add to calendar |
|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 2013 | 1:00pm - 4:30pm |
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