Private Love, Public School : : gay Teacher Under Fire

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Call Number: 306.76 Ya, Adult Book / Nonfiction / Social Science / Gender Studies / Yared, Christine A.
On Shelf At: Downtown Library, Malletts Creek Branch, Westgate Branch

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"Gerry Crane had hit his stride. A talented high school music teacher, he was loved by students and parents, lauded as one of the best teachers at his school. Gerry had reconciled his conservative religious upbringing with his identity as a gay man, finding an affirming spiritual home in a local church. He enjoyed a close circle of loving friends and had found the love of his life. In October 1995, Gerry and his partner exchanged vows in a private commitment ceremony. By the time Gerry returned to work the following week, word had spread that he had married a man. The once loved teacher was vilified. Parents removed their children from his classes. Most of his colleagues ostracized him. The school board publicly declared that “individuals who espouse homosexuality do not constitute proper role models as teachers” and pledged to investigate and monitor Gerry. Ministers and churches joined the fray, proclaiming contrasting views about Christianity and homosexuality. As these events unfolded under the glare of the local and national media, Gerry's life became agonizing. Disturbing and deeply moving, Private Love, Public School recounts the true story of what happened when members of a midwestern community demanded that their religious beliefs be imposed on a public school - and the school followed suit."--Back cover.

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