I am bisexual and non-binary, and my younger brother is also trans and bi, so I do have experience within the LGBTQ+ community and with talking to bisexual or otherwise LGBTQ+ youth. I was involved in both my middle and high school's GSA (Gender and Sexuality Alliance), and have helped many of my younger friends and peers come to terms with their sexuality, gender identity, or coming out. I have also done research on facilitating a community-based discussion group, both by using Mental Health America's "Support Group Facilitation Guide" and the Bisexual Resource Center's "Growing a Bi+ Community: A Handbook for Facilitators." In terms of specific content, I took a college course on Philosophy of Feminism, which delved into the history of the LGBTQ+ community as well as the struggles we have faced and obstacles we have overcome. In providing the websites and resources that I have linked in the External Resources section, I have read through and watched many of the different educational articles and videos on the websites and hope to utilize these resources further during class meetings by using lesson plans or activities created by these LGBTQ+ organizations. I plan to adapt and continue my research and learning throughout the course to best suit the students' needs and provide additional relevant resources for them to use. Please let me know if there is anything specific I can do that would help your child feel more comfortable so they can have a great class experience!

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