Irvine district adopts case by case LGBT approach
Irvine Unified School District favors blanket nondiscrimination policies and case by case support for LGBT students. Staff receive sensitivity training while counselors work with families and faculty to tailor help. Campus resources include LGBT clubs, safe space signs, gender neutral housing and bathrooms, and a Transgender Task Force driving new options.
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Irvine Unified
Hanigan
Vinnie Pompei
University High School
John Pehrson
Daniel Stamegna
Pehrson
The
Williams Institute
UCLA
UC Irvine
Stamegna
Sarcedo
Daniel’s journey from Sophia to Daniel the transgender student
A California teen recounts years of hiding as a girl before embracing male identity with hormone therapy and name change. Supported by family, teachers, and girlfriend Relina Sosa, Daniel rebuilt his life at home and school while facing OCD and identity challenges. He plans future surgeries and aims for a normal-guy life, studying at Orange Coast College.
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Theresa Stamegna
Theresa
University High
Huntington Beach
Irvine Spectrum Center
Ohio
Relina Sosa
Sosa
Irvine Valley College
Stamegnas
Mexico
Orange
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa
Josh Morgan
Orange County Register
Daniel Stamegna
Stamegna
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