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Being a student teacher is about growth. While you’re teaching algebra or literature, you’re also learning who you are as a professional. Whether you choose to be vocal about your identity or keep it quiet during your placement, remember that your primary job is to be the best educator you can be. Your authenticity, in whatever form it takes, is a gift to your future students.

Look for the "Safe Space" stickers or join local teacher unions’ LGBTQ+ caucuses. Having a mentor who has navigated these waters is invaluable. gay student teacher

If you ever face pushback, let your work speak for itself. Excellence in pedagogy and genuine care for your students are the best rebuttals to prejudice. Being a student teacher is about growth