I know that school by reputation, and my late husband and I used to be friends with one of their board members. I'll never forget how astonished I was to learn that such a school existed . I mean, I'm talking about the early '90s, when support for queer kids was almost universally despised.

But no matter what, the school kept its doors open, and it eventually even became part of the official public school system.

You're starting your duties at a time when the need is probably about to become even more intense.

With homophobia and transphobia (like white supremacy) being entirely respectable these days, a lot of teenagers are going to be suffering.

Your presence in the classroom might be able to give them hope. Your experiences could be invaluable for them.

This is how we keep fighting the good fight!