In September, a teacher plans to open a private school in Connecticut that’s designed to be an oasis for LGBTQ students.
From left, PROUD Academy board members Patricia Nicolari, John Rose, Devonne Canady, Brandon Lovene, and Henrietta Small.Throughout her 30 years as a teacher, Patricia Nicolari said she faced repeated harassment from students due to her sexuality. Some left notes on her desk asking if she is a lesbian. Others called her a “dyke” under their breaths. And one day, students carved “Lez” into her car.
Advanced Placement and honors levels, and lessons that touch upon LGBTQ history and literature. In addition to fostering a queer-friendly environment, Nicolari said she wants to hire mental health counselors who can cater to the specific challenges of these youths. “Some parents are just saying, ‘I just want my child to be happy again,’” Nicolari said. “And if we can offer that to a family? That’d be priceless.”
Just over 83% of LGBTQ students said they experienced in-person harassment or assault at school, according to a 2021
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