Time changes the way you think

Its amazing how you can sort things through in your mind after allow some time to pass by. I have been speaking to many people about my situation and they have been very supportive. My partner has been excellent with support. He gives me a chance to talk things over and also to discuss all kinds of scenarios.

The research I'be been doing on support for same sex attracted teachers has been pretty good. Initially I couldn't find a lot of stuff within Australia. I found a very interesting video out of the UK.

http://www.teachers.tv/videos/gay-teachers

This video helped me to realise that it is not a big deal to have a same sex attracted teacher. For me if I keep it 'not a big deal' then the students will respond with 'its not a big deal'.

I have also checked out the Department of Education website. There are some wonderful scenarios on the Departments website regarding situations that same sex attracted teachers may find themselves in.

Thanks to franklymydear. Tiffany has supplied the Department document which supports same sex attracted teachers.

http://www.safeschoolscoalitionvictoria.org.au/sites/default/files/Same-sex_Attracted_Employees_0.pdf 




This is wonderful reading. Your realise there is good support for us out there for us. 


My plan for the next few days is to have a chat with the Principal. I think it would be good for her to have a read of the Departments support for same sex attracted employees. The document also gives her and us responses for teachers, parents and students in relation to having a same sex attracted teacher.


At this time I'm more excited about the actual teaching than anything else. I've promised myself to have fun this year. I think I can do that with my grade 6 class.

I begin at the school next Tuesday. My students begin on Friday next week.