Students will gain an understanding of gender identities, roles, misconceptions and insight of terms, including the use of pronouns along with an included glossary and PDFs provided. There will be a Certificate of Achievement provided at the end of the course with the learners name on it.

I am an experienced educator and speech language pathologist who has taught at nearly every level of instruction from pre-k to adults. My pronouns are She/Her. I believe that it is in my self-interest to be an ally to LGBTQ2IA+ individuals. I have family members that belong to this community also and the human community! I have worked to develop an understanding of LGBTQIA issues and have participated in various organizations for this cause. I have evaluated, counseled and treated individuals who are transgender and transitioning and needing assistance in vocal training in regards to gender expression as a licensed and ASHA certified Speech Language Pathologist. This skill-set is not common in my field and I have ASHA certificates in this area in order to be experienced in evaluating and treating this particular clientele. I earned a PhD with courses in psychology, sociology, metaphysics, and science including LGBTQ and HIV/AIDS CEU coursework. I have volunteered in programs geared to the LGBTQ community during my university studies with various organizations advocating for the LGBTQ community. I have also produced teaching lessons on gender identity for an online educational marketplace. This flex class was designed to be respectful of all individuals and their belief systems and was designed to be a brief introduction to gender identities, roles, description of pronouns and inclusivity for marginalized individuals. Other information: I am cisgender and an ally to LGBTQ2+ causes. 

We will refer to various videos that I have chosen to be presented in a professional and non-judgemental way. For example, “The Range of Gender Identities” by Amaze (see source below), “10 Gender Identities Beyond Male & Female” to start at 2-minute mark which explains “Two Spirit” and cultures to coincide with the PDF and my brief lecture on this topic. Amaze.org AMAZE resources which are designed to help parents become comfortable and confident talking to their children openly and honestly. This organization only uses research-based sources. The Human Rights Campaign which envisions a world where every member of the LGBTQ+ family has the freedom to live their truth without fear, and with equality under the law. They empower over 3 million members and supporters to mobilize against attacks on the most marginalized people in our community. PFLAG is the largest organization for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer (LGBTQ+) people, their parents and families, and allies. Videos presented have been reviewed for age-appropriate content and are in the public domain.