Understanding Gender Identity and Supporting Transgender Youth - virtual community event

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On February 2nd, we invite you to join The Marin School and The Spahr Center for a virtual presentation on gender identity, and to learn how you can support the transgender youth in your life.

Part 1: LGBTQ+ 101

A breakdown of terminology, pronouns, language best practices, myths and facts about gender identity, plus time to answer audience questions.

Part 2: Panel Discussion and Q+A with:

• Fel Agrelius, Director of LGBTQ+ Programs at The Spahr Center

• Alex Marshall, student at Evergreen College, LGBTQ activist, and former TMS student

• Andrea Coughlan, parent group facilitator, educator, and Alex’s mom.

The panel will be moderated by Janna Barkin, Parent Group Advisor at the The Spahr Center, author, educator, and mom of a transgender son.

The panelists will share personal stories, answer questions, and talk about why it is especially important to support transgender youth and how each of us can do that right now.